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Koh Samui in April

Songkran

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

The short answer

April is one of the best months to visit Koh Samui.

April is hot, with Songkran, the water festival, from April 13 to 15.

7.5/10 overall26–32°CModerate-High crowds$$$$
Weather8.5/10
Crowds5.5/10
Prices$$$$
Events7/10

April in detail

What April actually feels like

Weather
26–32°C
Hot, around 32°C.
Crowds
Moderate-High
Moderate, busy over Songkran.
Prices
$$$$
Moderate rates.

+Thai New Year water festival.

–Hot and humid.

My tip for April

Keep your phone in a waterproof pouch during Songkran.

  • Beaches
  • Songkran

How April compares

Against the other eleven months

3rd of 12 overall in Koh Samui, 3rd for weather, 6th for space, 6th for value. The emptiest month is November; the best value is November.

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Weather

Weather in Koh Samui in April

In April Koh Samui averages a high of 32°C (90°F) and a low of 26°C (79°F), with about 83 mm of rain or snow over 6 wet days. The warmest month is May (around 33°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C); the wettest month is November.

Average high
32°C
90°F
Average low
26°C
79°F
Precipitation
83 mm
Wet days
6

Climate data: World Meteorological Organization (Ko Samui, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.

Quick answers

Koh Samui in April: the questions people ask

Is April a good time to visit Koh Samui?
April is one of the best months to visit Koh Samui. It ranks 3 of 12 months in Koh Samui overall (3 for weather, 6 for space, 6 for value). The main upside: Thai New Year water festival. The main downside: Hot and humid.
What is the weather like in Koh Samui in April?
Average highs are around 32°C and lows around 26°C. Expect about 83 mm of rain or snow over roughly 6 wet days. Hot, around 32°C. For comparison, the warmest month is May (around 33°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C).
Is Koh Samui crowded in April?
Crowds are moderate-high. Moderate, busy over Songkran. The quietest month is November.
How expensive is Koh Samui in April?
Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). Moderate rates. The best-value month is November.
When is the best time to visit Koh Samui?
In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, February is the best month overall (April ranks 3 of 12). The quietest month is November and the best value is November.

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Thai New Year water festival.

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