Month guide · Koh Phangan · Thailand
Koh Phangan in November
What November 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
November is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 20 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Usually the wettest month, with heavy rain, strong winds and occasional ferry disruption.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 20
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 11th-warmest month in Koh Phangan: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 20 of its 30 days. Compared with October (31°C (88°F)), November is cooler; by December highs stay near 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:15
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:55
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Summer (July–September). Mostly fine weather with short showers, busy with summer holidaymakers, while the Andaman coast is in monsoon.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in February). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Loy Krathong — floating candle offerings on the full moon (usually November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Beach · Bottle Beach
Bottle Beach
Take the long-tail from Chaloklum in the morning and agree the pick-up time; hikers can climb to the viewpoint above the beach for a photo of the whole bay.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
Beach · Thong Nai Pan
Thong Nai Pan Noi and Yai
Two horseshoe bays on the north-east coast with soft sand, clear water and a backdrop of steep jungle.
- Time needed
- Half a day to a full day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Couples
Nature · East coast
Than Sadet waterfall and beach
Combine it with Thong Nai Pan, and come after rain when the pools are fuller; in the dry months the falls slow to a trickle.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- History
- Outdoors
Nature · Central highlands
Phaeng Waterfall and Domsila viewpoint
Inside Than Sadet–Ko Pha-ngan National Park, a short trail leads to Phaeng Waterfall, then climbs through the forest for about 30 minutes to the Domsila viewpoint, a rocky outcrop with views over the west coast and towards Koh Samui.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Koh Phangan.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 24°C and 20 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Koh Phangan?
A month many travellers avoid, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, February–April and July–August are better overall. Compare every month.
Koh Phangan in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Koh Phangan?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Usually the wettest month, with heavy rain, strong winds and occasional ferry disruption.
+How warm is Koh Phangan in November?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Koh Phangan in November?
Expect rain on about 20 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.