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Koh Samui in November

Wettest month

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

The short answer

November is one of the weakest months in Koh Samui.

November is the wettest month. Ang Thong park usually closes in November and December.

3/10 overall24–30°CLow crowds$$
Weather3/10
Crowds9/10
Prices$$
Events4/10

November in detail

What November actually feels like

Weather
24–30°C
Around 30°C, the wettest month.
Crowds
Low
Very quiet.
Prices
$$
Lowest rates.

+Lowest prices.

–Heavy rain and rough sea.

My tip for November

Pick another month for a beach holiday.

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How November compares

Against the other eleven months

12th of 12 overall in Koh Samui, 12th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.

See all twelve months for Koh Samui

Plan around

What’s on in Koh Samui in November

Monsoon

October–December

Heavy rain, rough sea. November is the wettest month.
Ang Thong closure

Around November–December

The marine park usually closes for part of the monsoon.

Not set on November?

Months I'd choose over November

Weather

Weather in Koh Samui in November

In November Koh Samui averages a high of 30°C (86°F) and a low of 24°C (75°F), with about 445 mm of rain or snow over 17 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
30°C
86°F
Average low
24°C
75°F
Precipitation
445 mm
Wet days
17

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

Quick answers

Koh Samui in November: the questions people ask

Is November a good time to visit Koh Samui?
November is one of the weakest months in Koh Samui. It ranks 12 of 12 months in Koh Samui overall (12 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Lowest prices. The main downside: Heavy rain and rough sea.
What is the weather like in Koh Samui in November?
Average highs are around 30°C and lows around 24°C. Expect about 445 mm of rain or snow over roughly 17 wet days. Around 30°C, the wettest month. For comparison, the warmest month is May (around 33°C) and the coolest is January (around 29°C).
Is Koh Samui crowded in November?
Crowds are low. Very quiet. November is the quietest month of the year.
How expensive is Koh Samui in November?
Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Lowest rates. November is also the best-value month.
When is the best time to visit Koh Samui?
In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, February is the best month overall (November ranks 12 of 12). The quietest month is November and the best value is November.

Still going to Koh Samui in November?

Book early and plan around the busiest hours — heavy rain and rough sea.

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