📍 Destination Overview
Koh Phangan, an island in the Gulf of Thailand, is world-famous for its Full Moon Party, held each month on Haad Rin beach as one of the world's biggest beach parties, thousands dancing till sunrise. Away from it, the north and east remain quiet jungle and beach, full of yoga retreats, zen cafés and dive sites like Sail Rock.
Region
Gulf of Thailand, Surat Thani Province (north of Koh Samui)
Best season
Dry season from December to March
Currency & language
Thai baht (THB); Thai
Recommended stay
3-5 days
Plugs & voltage
220V/50Hz; flat two-pin A/B/C sockets
Time zone
UTC+7
☀️ Best Time to Visit & Climate
☀️ Cool Season: Dec–Feb
23–30°C, dry, comfortable and with calm seas—peak season for beaches and the Full Moon Party.
🏖️ Summer: Jun–Aug
25–31°C, the Gulf-side dry window, with markedly less rain than the Andaman coast.
January
☀️
29°/24°
Best
February
☀️
30°/25°
Best
March
☀️
31°/25°
April
☀️
32°/26°
May
🌧️
32°/26°
June
🌧️
31°/25°
Best
July
🌧️
31°/25°
Best
August
🌧️
31°/25°
Fair
September
🌧️
30°/25°
October
🌧️
30°/24°
November
☀️
29°/24°
December
☀️
28°/23°
Best
🎯 Ko Pha Ngan Experiences
Join the Full Moon Party
Neon paint, fire dancers and beach DJs rave until sunrise
Yoga & meditation
Take classes or a healing massage at northern retreats
Jungle & beach treks
Cross the rainforest to waterfalls and hidden bays
Diving & snorkelling
Boat to Sail Rock and near-shore coral reefs
The best windows are Dec–Feb and Jun–Aug: the cool season runs 23–30°C, dry and comfortable with calm seas; summer brings 25–31°C, the Gulf-side dry window with far less rain than the Andaman coast. Oct–Nov is Ko Pha Ngan’s rainfall peak, with reduced ferry schedules.
🚌 Transport & Stays
City Transport
Ferry
Boats from Surat Thani's Donsak port or Koh Samui
about 300-500 THB (reference)
Around the island
Rent a scooter; taxis and songthaews also available
scooter about 250-300 THB/day (reference)
Recommended Stay Areas
Haad Rin
Party hub, busy around each full-moon night
Srithanu area
Quiet north beaches and a cluster of yoga retreats
East coast
More private bay resorts, ideal for seclusion
Free Consultation
Free Consultation
1-on-1 travel consultant customizes your Ko Pha Ngan trip for free based on your schedule and preferences.