Phuket
Ko Samui
Hat Yai |
South:
Differences in temperature and rainfall occur during both seasons on the east and west
coasts.
Rainy Season - torrential rain tends to fall in short bursts, usually lasting only a
couple of hours each day. Most rain falls between June and November.
Hot and Dry Season - is relatively rain-free between January and April. |
Southern Thailand West
Coast
Phuket |
Average
temperature |
Average rainfall |
Hot and Dry Season
November - May |
25 - 31oC |
125mm |
Rainy Season
June - October |
26 - 30oC |
315mm |
 The climate of southern
Thailand is influenced by monsoon winds and remains warm and humid throughout the year.
Light cotton clothes are recommended at any time of the year and an umbrella is a
must during the wet months
Rainy Season - can be
a pleasant time of year to visit with occasional heavy rain and long sunny periods between
showers.
However, September and October tend to exhibit higher rainfall and less in the way of
sunny spells.
Best time to visit:
During the Hot and Dry Season - as cool sea breezes ease the high temperatures and
humidity.
November to January experience relatively high rainfall for the season and April and May
are the hottest months.
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