Ko Lanta Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Ko Lanta experiences only two seasons. The hot and dry season from January to April and the rainy season from May to December. The temperatures on the island varies between 25°C and 32°C. We recommend visiting Ko Lanta between November and April, because it is less hot than the rest of the year. During this period you see blue skies during the day and in the evening you can gaze at the stars. There is always a pleasant breeze on the beach. The temperature of the seawater is 29°C throughout the year.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Ko Lanta remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in March. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 29°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 25°C during this month.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Ko Lanta is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2351 mm. Ko Lanta can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 330 mm of precipitation over 22 rainy days.
In contrast February, experiences much drier conditions, with 30 mm of rainfall, spread across 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ko Lanta Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Ko Lanta can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 6.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 3.6 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 85%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 74%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Ko Lanta in Thailand
Ko Lanta has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 31°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
March has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 330 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 30 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 197 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
