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Koh Samui weather in August (Bangkok Province, Thailand)

What kind of weather does August bring to Koh Samui? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Koh Samui generally includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 30°C, cooling down at night to around 27°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Koh Samui in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 103 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 17 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 152 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January and February generally stand out with the best circumstances. While October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Koh Samui climate page with graphs.

 

Koh Samui, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 27°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 103 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
SunshineSunshine 152 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Thailand in August

Find out more about the weather in Thailand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 29°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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