About Southern Thailand
Tropical islands, stunning beaches and world-class diving
Islands(3)
Koh Phangan
Famous for the Full Moon Party, Koh Phangan offers stunning beaches, wellness retreats, and a laid-back island atmosphere.
Koh Samui
Koh Samui is Thailand's second-largest island, famous for its palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves and luxury resorts. From the famous Big Buddha temple to pristine white sand beaches like Chaweng and Lamai, this Gulf of Thailand gem offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.
Koh Tao
Thailand's premier diving destination, Koh Tao offers world-class dive sites, beautiful beaches, and a relaxed backpacker atmosphere.
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Daylight, UV and air quality in Southern Thailand
Live conditions, updated continuously — sun times calculated for this exact location.
- Sunrise
- 06:15
- Sunset
- 18:23
- Golden hour
- 17:55
- Blue hour
- 18:44
Sources: Open-Meteo and our own solar calculations
Climate in Southern Thailand month by month
Long-term averages 1991–2020 — what the weather is normally like, not a forecast.
Best time to go
December – February
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day | 30° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Night | 23° | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 55 | 48 | 113 | 186 | 267 | 248 | 256 | 276 | 305 | 345 | 241 | 127 |
| Rain days (days) | 9 | 7 | 14 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 23 | 15 |
| Sunshine (h/day) | 10.4 | 10.8 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 9.7 | 9.5 | 9.2 | 9 | 8.5 | 8 | 8.6 | 9.4 |
| Colour shows how well the month suits a trip |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
Chance of rain in Southern Thailand month by month
How often it normally rains — share of days with at least 1 mm, averaged over 1991–2020.
Driest period
December – March
Driest month
February · 24%
Wettest month
October · 92%
Chance of rain
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain probability | 27% | 24% | 44% | 77% | 87% | 81% | 83% | 84% | 88% | 92% | 78% | 47% |
Rain days per month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain days (days) | 9 | 7 | 14 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 23 | 15 |
Source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis, 1991–2020
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Where to stay in Southern Thailand
An interactive map of hotels and apartments in Southern Thailand, from our partner Stay22.
Weather in Southern Thailand
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Things to do in Southern Thailand
Tours and activities in Southern Thailand, from our partner GetYourGuide.
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Related Destinations
Koh Samui
Koh Samui is Thailand's second-largest island, famous for its palm-fringed beaches, coconut groves and luxury resorts. From the famous Big Buddha temple to pristine white sand beaches like Chaweng and Lamai, this Gulf of Thailand gem offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.
Koh Phangan
Famous for the Full Moon Party, Koh Phangan offers stunning beaches, wellness retreats, and a laid-back island atmosphere.
Koh Tao
Thailand's premier diving destination, Koh Tao offers world-class dive sites, beautiful beaches, and a relaxed backpacker atmosphere.