Koh Phangan, Thailand Weather and Climate
General and geography
Koh Phangan (often also written Ko Pha-ngan or Ko Pha Ngan) is an island in the Gulf of Thailand that is particularly popular with individual travelers. Koh Phangan has become world famous for its monthly Full Moon Party on the long sandy beach in southern Haad Rin.
Haad Rin is to a certain extent the party capital of the island with numerous accommodations, shops and restaurants. The place exudes little
classic Thai charm, but is particularly popular with backpackers and party-goers. Koh Phangan is around 55 kilometers from the mainland and does not have its own airport. The journey can only be made by boat. Most visitors land at the airport in Koh Samui or Surat Thani.
For those looking for peace and quiet and families, more and more hotels have settled along the beautiful beaches in recent years. Our favorites include Baan Tai Beach, Leela Beach, Srithanu Beach and the neighboring beaches Hat Thong Nai Pan Noi and Hat Thong Nai Pan Yai in the northeast of Koh Phangan.
Temperatures, precipitation, sunshine
| Jan | Feb | March | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Daytime temperature | 32 ° C | 32 ° C | 33 ° C | 34 ° C | 34 ° C | 33 ° C | 32 ° C | 32 ° C | 32 ° C | 31 ° C | 31 ° C | 31 ° C |
| Night temperature | 22 ° C | 23 ° C | 24 ° C | 25 ° C | 25 ° C | 25 ° C | 24 ° C | 24 ° C | 23 ° C | 23 ° C | 22 ° C | 22 ° C |
| Water temperature | 27 ° C | 27 ° C | 28 ° C | 29 ° C | 29 ° C | 29 ° C | 28 ° C | 28 ° C | 28 ° C | 28 ° C | 28 ° C | 27 ° C |
| Precipitation in mm | 43 | 19 | 52 | 78 | 161 | 147 | 142 | 132 | 189 | 243 | 247 | 138 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 21st | 23 | 22 | 14 |
| Hours of sunshine | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Sunrise | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:25 | 6:10 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:05 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:15 | 6:30 |
| Sunset | 18:20 | 18:30 | 18:30 | 18:30 | 18:35 | 18:40 | 18:45 | 18:40 | 18:20 | 18:05 | 17:55 | 18:00 |
Temperatures
The annual average temperature is 27.9 ° C. For comparison: Munich reaches an average of 8.6 ° C, in Berlin it is 9.6 ° C. The warmest month is April (29.5 ° C), coldest month of November, with mean values of 26.5 ° C. The maximum water temperature is 29 ° C. Comfortable bathing is possible at these temperatures. All months have a water temperature of at least 21 ° C and are therefore suitable for a beach holiday.
Precipitation
The annual precipitation is 1591 mm on 176 days with precipitation. For comparison: In Munich, 967 mm, in Berlin 570 mm, precipitation is measured annually. The months of September, October and November are considered the rainy season, as more than 175 mm of precipitation can be expected per month. Overall, about 679 mm of precipitation can be expected in the rainy season. Snowfall is generally not expected in any month.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, February is the sunniest month with an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day. In the annual mean, the sun shines an average of 6.7 hours per day. For comparison: In Munich and Berlin, the sun shines an average of 4.7 hours per day throughout the year.
Koh Phangan weather in March, April and May
Daily temperatures averaging 33 to 34 ° C can be expected over the next three months. The temperatures hardly fluctuate during this time.
Do you want to go on a beach holiday? The water temperatures are in March, April and May 28-29 ° C. This is great weather for a great time on the beach and in the water.
The expected rainfall is around 7 days in March, around 8 days in April and around 18 days in May.
In the period from March to May, the sun shines an average of 5 to 9 hours a day. The sunniest weather is in March in Koh Phangan, with less sun you will have to get by in May.
