📍 Destination Overview
Koh Samui is a resort island in the Gulf of Thailand, famed for its coconut-fringed white-sand beaches. Chaweng and Lamai are the liveliest beaches, while Bophut is tranquil and pretty. The island has the golden Big Buddha Temple, the curious Hin Ta Hin Yai (Grandfather & Grandmother) rocks, and from here you can reach the Emerald Lagoon of Ang Thong National Marine Park, or hop to Tao and Nang Yuan islands for snorkeling and diving. With its monsoon opposite to the Andaman, Samui's dry season centers in the middle of the year — a great off-peak island choice.
🏝️ Region
Thailand · Surat Thani · Gulf of Thailand's 2nd largest island
🗓️ Best Season
Feb-Apr / Jul-Aug dry
🕐 Time Difference
UTC+7 / -1 from Beijing
💰 Currency / Language
Thai Baht THB / Thai
🕐 Suggested Visit Duration
4-5 days · beach + islands + round-island
🔌 Outlet / Voltage
Type A / C · 220V · most Chinese 2-pin plugs work
☀️ Best Time to Visit & Climate
🌤️ Feb–Apr, Jul–Aug
Dry season on the Gulf side — opposite the Andaman.
🌧️ Rainy Season: Oct–Dec
Concentrated rainfall; rough seas limit boat trips.
Jan
🌦️
29°/24°
Feb
🌤️
30°/24°
Best
Mar
☀️
31°/25°
Best
Apr
☀️
32°/26°
Best
May
🌤️
32°/26°
Jun
🌤️
32°/25°
Jul
☀️
32°/25°
Best
Aug
☀️
32°/25°
Best
Sep
🌦️
31°/25°
Oct
🌧️
30°/24°
Nov
🌧️
29°/24°
Dec
🌧️
28°/23°
🎯 Ko Samui Experiences
Ang Thong Hop
Emerald lagoon kayak & viewpoints.
Tao Snorkeling
Blue waters of the three-island sandbar.
Round-island Drive
Coastal coconut road cruise.
Chaweng Night Market
Beachside snacks & bars.
Island Seafood
Village-fresh Thai seafood.
Samui's dry season is opposite the Andaman — Feb-Apr and Jul-Aug are best, while Oct-Dec's rainy season brings big waves. Island-hopping is popular year-round but limited in the rainy season.
🚌 Transport & Stays
City Transport
✈️shuttle to hotel about 200 THB (reference)
Samui Airport
island's garden-style airport
shuttle to hotel about 200 THB (reference)
🚐about 50-100 THB (reference)
Songthaew
stops on flag along ring road
about 50-100 THB (reference)
🛵motorbike daily from ~250 THB (reference)
Car / Motorbike Rental
most flexible for round-island
motorbike daily from ~250 THB (reference)
🚤day trip from ~1800 THB (reference)
Island Speedboat
to Ang Thong, Tao
day trip from ~1800 THB (reference)
Recommended Stay Areas
🏖️ Chaweng Beach (recommended)
liveliest, dining & night market
🌊 Lamai Beach
second-liveliest resort beach
🎣 Bophut / Maenam
quiet upscale villas
🌅 North / around Big Buddha
near airport & landmark
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