Season guide · Koh Phangan · Thailand
Koh Phangan in summer
July–September: 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
Mostly fine weather with short showers, busy with summer holidaymakers, while the Andaman coast is in monsoon. Expect highs up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 41 rainy days across July–September. July–August are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- July–September
- Temperatures
- 25°C (77°F) to 32°C (90°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 41
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | 32°C (90°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 13 | 12.6 h | 4/5 |
| August | 32°C (90°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 13 | 12.4 h | 4/5 |
| September | 32°C (90°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 15 | 12.2 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 32°C (90°F) against a yearly 31°C (88°F), and 41 of the year's roughly 145 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- July: Asahna Bucha and Khao Phansa — Buddhist holidays (usually July)
Good choices for summer
Experience · Ban Tai and Ban Khai
Wat Pho herbal sauna
The temple of Wat Pho in Ban Tai runs a traditional herbal steam sauna, heated with lemongrass and local herbs, with cooling showers and simple massages.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Day trips in summer
- 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.
- Sail Rock dive site (About 45–60 minutes by dive boat) — A pinnacle of rock rising from the sea between Phangan and Koh Tao, one of the Gulf of Thailand's best-known dive sites, with a vertical chimney swim-through and large schools of fish.
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 summer a good time to visit Koh Phangan?
Yes: July–August are among the best months. Mostly fine weather with short showers, busy with summer holidaymakers, while the Andaman coast is in monsoon.
+What is the weather like in Koh Phangan in summer?
Highs of up to 32°C (90°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 41 rainy days over the season.