Month guide · Koh Phangan · Thailand
Koh Phangan in March
What March is really like in Koh Phangan: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Koh Phangan. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Hot and dry with excellent visibility for snorkelling and diving.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 7th-warmest month in Koh Phangan: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with February (30°C (86°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs climb to around 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:27
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:31
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Dry season (January–April). Sunny, dry and calm, with the best snorkelling and boat trips; April is very hot and lively with Songkran.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Koh Phangan, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Experience · Haad Rin
Full Moon Party at Haad Rin
Book accommodation weeks ahead, wear shoes on the sand to avoid broken glass, keep valuables at your hotel and stay out of the sea after drinking.
- Time needed
- One night
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- After dark
Island · Chaloklum
Koh Ma and Mae Haad
At low tide, a sandbar links the beach at Mae Haad on the north-west coast to the small island of Koh Ma.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Kids
- Photo spot
Market · Thong Sala
Thong Sala Walking Street
Arrive hungry and graze from stall to stall; try grilled squid, sticky rice and fresh fruit shakes.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- After dark
- Shopping
Market · Thong Sala
Thong Sala night food market
Every evening near the main pier, rows of stalls serve pad thai, curries, grilled meat, seafood, roti, mango sticky rice and fruit shakes at low prices, with shared tables in the middle.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- After dark
- Kids
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Koh Phangan.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 25°C and 5 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Koh Phangan?
One of the best months to visit Koh Phangan. The other best months are February, April and July–August. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Koh Phangan?
It is one of the best months to visit Koh Phangan. Hot and dry with excellent visibility for snorkelling and diving.
+How warm is Koh Phangan in March?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Koh Phangan in March?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.