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Koh Phangan

Thailand · Southeast Asia

The best time to visit Koh Phangan is January–April, July–August and December, when it is at its strongest for beach and nightlife. February offers the driest conditions and calmest seas of the year, perfect for diving, boat tours, and hiking.

Plan a trip to Koh Phangan

Month by month

MonthFitWeatherCrowds & pricesWhat it's good for
January 9/10 25°C · 13 rain days crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 Beach, Nightlife, Nature & wildlife. Pleasant warm weather with moderate breezes makes January one of the busiest months for beach holidays and the Full Moon Party.
February 10/10 26°C · 13 rain days crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 Beach, Nightlife, Hiking. February offers the driest conditions and calmest seas of the year, perfect for diving, boat tours, and hiking.
March 9/10 27°C · 8 rain days crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 Beach, Nature & wildlife, Nightlife. Sunny skies and low rainfall continue with rising temperatures, ideal for beachgoers and outdoor wellness retreats.
April 8/10 28°C · 13 rain days crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 Beach, Nightlife, Nature & wildlife. April brings Songkran festivities alongside the hottest temperatures of the year and occasional tropical thunderstorms.
May 7/10 28°C · 20 rain days crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 Beach, Nature & wildlife, Nightlife. Rainfall increases as the southwest monsoon sets in, bringing intermittent afternoon showers and quieter beaches.
June 7/10 27°C · 21 rain days crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 Beach, Nature & wildlife, Nightlife. Intermittent rains are common, but the island remains mostly sunny with calm pockets suitable for water sports.
July 8/10 27°C · 21 rain days crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 Nightlife, Beach, Nature & wildlife. Tourism surges due to European summer holidays despite frequent short tropical showers.
August 8/10 27°C · 21 rain days crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 Nightlife, Beach, Nature & wildlife. Brisk visitor traffic continues through August with reliable party scenes and manageable short rain spells.
September 7/10 26°C · 24 rain days crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 Nature & wildlife. Rainfall frequency picks up ahead of the main monsoon, leading to rougher seas and thinning crowds.
October 6/10 26°C · 28 rain days crowds 1/5 · prices 1/5 October marks the start of the heavy Gulf monsoon with frequent downpours and rough sea conditions.
November 6/10 25°C · 25 rain days crowds 1/5 · prices 1/5 Peak monsoon brings torrential rains, choppy ferry crossings, and localized road flooding across the island.
December 9/10 25°C · 18 rain days crowds 4/5 · prices 5/5 Nightlife, Beach, Nature & wildlife. Monsoon rains gradually taper off mid-month, paving the way for bustling holiday crowds and major New Year parties.

Getting in

Israeli passport: Visa-free · up to 60 days — Visa exemption granted for tourism with passport valid for 6 months.
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