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Best place for vacation: Samui or Khao Lak?

Choosing between Samui and Khao Lak? Check weather condition for both resorts to understand which one is better for you.
Please check current weather condition and two weeks weather forecast.
  Samui   Khao Lak
Current weather
Day air temperature 86.1°F 86.2°F
Night air temperature 86.2°F 82.6°F
Cloudiness 42.4% 56.9%
Sea water temperature * 88.9°F 87.3°F
Rainy days / Precipitation total 0 days 0 days
Sunny hours ** 8 h. 11 min. 6 h. 21 min.
7 days forecast 7 days forecast
* Sea water temperature values are collected within last 24 hours.
** Sunny hours are calculated based on the average daily number of hours while sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day.
What is the best time for you vacation?
You can compare air temperature, sea water temperature and precipitations for selected resorts at charts below. Values are calculated based on the data for the last three years.

Monthly air temperature, °F

Air temperature:
Day
Night

Monthly sea water temperature, °F

Monthly precipitation totals, in

So what is the best time for vacation in Samui or Khao Lak?
Please check table below to find warmest and sunniest resorts that are good for swimming and sunbathing.

Samui

Sunniest months:
April 18 days
May 16 days
March 15 days
Warmest months:
May 88.8 °F
June 88.3 °F
July 87.6 °F
Warmest sea temp:
May 87.3 °F
April 86.5 °F
June 86.5 °F
Rainiest months:
November 16 days
October 11 days
December 10 days

Khao Lak

Sunniest months:
March 22 days
February 19 days
January 16 days
Warmest months:
April 89.5 °F
March 89.3 °F
May 88.5 °F
Warmest sea temp:
May 86.3 °F
April 86.2 °F
March 85.4 °F
Rainiest months:
July 17 days
October 16 days
August 15 days
Units of measurement: °C / °F