Season guide · Koh Phangan · Thailand
Koh Phangan in the early wet season
May–June: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Hot with occasional showers and fewer visitors; a good-value time. Expect highs up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F), with about 25 rainy days across May–June.
Key facts
- Months
- May–June
- Temperatures
- 26°C (79°F) to 33°C (91°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 25
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the early wet season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 13 | 12.6 h | 2/5 |
| June | 32°C (90°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 12 | 12.7 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 33°C (91°F) against a yearly 31°C (88°F), and 25 of the year's roughly 145 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in the early wet season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- May: Visakha Bucha — Buddhist holiday (usually May or June)
Good choices for the early wet season
Experience · Ban Tai and Ban Khai
Wat Pho herbal sauna
Bring a sarong and towel and go in the late afternoon; take short sessions in the steam room and drink water between them.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Day trips in the early wet season
- Koh Tao (About 1–1.5 hours by catamaran) — A small island known for diving and snorkelling, with Koh Nang Yuan, three islets joined by a sandbar, just offshore.
- Koh Samui (About 30–60 minutes by ferry) — Phangan's larger neighbour has the Big Buddha temple, Fisherman's Village in Bophut, the Na Muang waterfalls and long beaches at Chaweng and Lamai.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the early wet season a good time to visit Koh Phangan?
It is a trade-off: Hot with occasional showers and fewer visitors; a good-value time. The best months overall are February–April and July–August.
+What is the weather like in Koh Phangan in the early wet season?
Highs of up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F), with about 25 rainy days over the season.