Koh Samui Weather Forecast
Koh Samui weather: 74°F, drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Koh Samui is an island in Thailand. Koh Samui is an island known for palm-fringed beaches in the Gulf.
Right now it is 74°F (23°C) in Koh Samui with drizzle. It feels like 80°F. Today runs from 72°F to 76°F. Chance of precipitation is 97%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.3/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Koh Samui is January, February, March and April. The climate is temperate. October, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. April is the warmest month with average highs near 86°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 72°F.
The closest major airport is Phuket International Airport (HKT), about 151 mi away. Nearby highlights include Khao Sok National Park, Railay Beach, Maya Bay and Langkawi.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 76°F is 4.7°F below the 81°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Koh Samui today at 9.4/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Koh Samui
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Weather in Koh Samui right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:02 AM, Oct 27 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Koh Samui
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 76° / 72° | 97% · 0,6 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌧️ Showers | 77° / 71° | 87% · 0,9 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 74° / 71° | 100% · 2,5 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌧️ Showers | 78° / 71° | 96% · 0,9 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 77° / 72° | 94% · 0,4 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 80° / 72° | 87% · 0,4 in | 9 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 80° / 72° | 81% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 78° / 70° | 91% · 0,6 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 78° / 70° | 88% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 77° / 71° | 88% · 0,7 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 77° / 71° | 94% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light showers | 77° / 70° | 96% · 1,0 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌧️ Showers | 73° / 70° | 92% · 2,0 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 77° / 71° | 92% · 0,8 in | 9 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light showers | 78° / 70° | 87% · 0,8 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 78° / 76° | 70% · 0,3 in | 12 mph | 7 |
Climate in Koh Samui month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79° | 72° | 2,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 81° | 73° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 83° | 74° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 86° | 76° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 85° | 75° | 5,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 86° | 75° | 3,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 85° | 75° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 83° | 74° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 83° | 74° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 81° | 73° | 9,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 79° | 72° | 11,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 79° | 72° | 7,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Koh Samui
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Air quality and pollen in Koh Samui
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Koh Samui
Go in January, February, March and April. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: October, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Koh Samui?
Koh Samui is an island in Thailand. Its coordinates are 9.512, 100.0136. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Koh Samui right now?
It is currently 74°F (23°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 94% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Koh Samui?
January, February, March and April offer the most comfortable conditions in Koh Samui, which has a temperate climate. October, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Koh Samui in?
Koh Samui observes Asia/Bangkok (UTC+07:00). The local time is 5:02 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Koh Samui?
The closest airports are Phuket International Airport (HKT), 151 mi away and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), 293 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Koh Samui?
Popular options include Khao Sok National Park, Railay Beach, Maya Bay and Langkawi.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 27, 2026 at 5:02 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
