Month guide · Koh Samui · Thailand
Koh Samui in November
What November is really like in Koh Samui: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Gunther Dihlmann, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
November is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 21 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. The wettest month, with long downpours, rough seas and occasional flooding on low roads.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 21
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in November
November is the 11th-warmest month in Koh Samui: 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 21 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 06:14
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:56
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Transition (September). More frequent showers and fewer visitors; a quiet month with lower rates.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 1 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in February). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Loy Krathong — floating offerings on the sea (usually November full moon)
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.
Street · Bophut and Fisherman's Village
Fisherman's Village, Bophut
Visit on a Friday after 5pm for the market, then stay for dinner on a beachfront terrace.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- After dark
- Couples
Nature · Lamai
Hin Ta and Hin Yai
The 'Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks' at the south end of Lamai are granite formations shaped by the sea that resemble human genitalia, linked by local legend to an elderly couple lost at sea.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Nature
Nature · Lipa Noi and the west coast
Na Muang Waterfalls
Visit after rainfall for the best flow, wear sandals with grip and avoid climbing on the wet rocks at the top.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Active
Garden · Hills
Secret Buddha Garden
Also called the Magic Garden, this hilltop sculpture garden was created from 1976 by a local durian farmer, who filled a jungle valley with stone statues of deities, musicians and animals around a stream.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Nature
- Off the beaten path
- Views
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Koh Samui.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 24°C and 21 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 Samui?
A month many travellers avoid, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, February–April and June–August are better overall. Compare every month.
Koh Samui in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Koh Samui?
It is a month many travellers avoid. The wettest month, with long downpours, rough seas and occasional flooding on low roads.
+How warm is Koh Samui in November?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Koh Samui in November?
Expect rain on about 21 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.