What’s the climate like in Koh Tao?
The current climate of Koh Tao features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 34°C during the day to lows of 31°C. The average yearly temperature is around 33°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 25°C and in the warmer months around 27°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Koh Tao in recent years was 39°C in March 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 26°C in December 2015.
On average, Koh Tao receives 2257 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The typhoon season in Koh Tao runs from June to November.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Thailand? Check out the weather and climate in places like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, or have a look at other destinations in Thailand.
Best time to visit Koh Tao?
The best time to visit Koh Tao for pleasant to warm weather is February through April and August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Koh Tao.
Climate Table of Koh Tao
The climate table of Koh Tao shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 155 | 76 | 52 | 121 | 171 | 142 | 156 | 123 | 149 | 253 | 498 | 361 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 33°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in May and June
- Lowest temperature: 31°C in January, February, November and December
- Precipitation: 2257 mm per year, averaging 188 mm per month
- Driest months: 52 mm in March, 76 mm in February and 121 mm in April
- Wettest months: 498 mm in November, 361 mm in December and 253 mm in October
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Average Temperature per Month in Koh Tao
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Koh Tao, Thailand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Koh Tao
This graph shows how much precipitation Koh Tao, Thailand, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Koh Tao
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Koh Tao, Thailand. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Koh Tao
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Koh Tao, Thailand. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Koh Tao
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Koh Tao, Thailand, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Koh Tao by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Koh Tao. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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