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Koh Samui in July

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By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

The short answer

July is a reasonable month in Koh Samui — with trade-offs.

July is a good beach month here while Phuket has its rainy season.

6.5/10 overall25–32°CModerate-High crowds$$$$
Weather7/10
Crowds5.5/10
Prices$$$$
Events4.5/10

July in detail

What July actually feels like

Weather
25–32°C
Hot, around 32°C, with showers.
Crowds
Moderate-High
Moderate to busy.
Prices
$$$$
Moderate rates.

+Good weather vs. the Andaman coast.

–European summer crowds.

My tip for July

Check Full Moon Party dates on Koh Phangan.

  • Beaches
  • Families

How July compares

Against the other eleven months

7th of 12 overall in Koh Samui, 5th 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 July

In July Koh Samui averages a high of 32°C (90°F) and a low of 25°C (77°F), with about 117 mm of rain or snow over 11 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
25°C
77°F
Precipitation
117 mm
Wet days
11

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

Quick answers

Koh Samui in July: the questions people ask

Is July a good time to visit Koh Samui?
July is a reasonable month in Koh Samui — with trade-offs. It ranks 7 of 12 months in Koh Samui overall (5 for weather, 6 for space, 6 for value). The main upside: Good weather vs. the Andaman coast. The main downside: European summer crowds.
What is the weather like in Koh Samui in July?
Average highs are around 32°C and lows around 25°C. Expect about 117 mm of rain or snow over roughly 11 wet days. Hot, around 32°C, with showers. For comparison, the warmest month is May (around 33°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C).
Is Koh Samui crowded in July?
Crowds are moderate-high. Moderate to busy. The quietest month is November.
How expensive is Koh Samui in July?
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 (July ranks 7 of 12). The quietest month is November and the best value is November.

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Good weather vs. the Andaman coast.

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