Weather in October in Koh Samui
Planning a journey to Koh Samui this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Koh Samui in October?
Koh Samui is a region in Thailand. October in Koh Samui generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Bophut at 29°C to very warm in Suratthani at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Suratthani and 26°C in Bophut . The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Laem Sor with an average of 289 mm to heavy rainfall in Suratthani with 312 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Chaweng Beach.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 146 hours of sunlight anticipated in Chaweng Beach. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Koh Samui in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Koh Samui climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Koh Samui?
Chaweng Beach
In October Chaweng Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lamai Beach
In October Lamai Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bophut
In October Bophut generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Choeng Mon Beach
In October Choeng Mon Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mae Nam Beach
In October Mae Nam Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Koh Samui?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Koh Samui due to the typically poor weather in Chaweng Beach.
On average, the best time to visit Koh Samui is in January and February with generally perfect weather in Chaweng Beach. On the other hand, the weather in October and November tend to be poor.
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