Is Koh Samui cooler than Phuket?

Weather differences Rainy season for Phuket occurs between September to October. On Koh Samui, expect it to land in towards the end of October, November and some of December. Temperature-wise, Koh Samui experiences its hottest month in April, while in Phuket the mercury hits its peak from March through to May.



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On both islands you can make it as expensive or as cheap as you want but the prices on Koh Samui for accommodation and food are slightly higher than on Phuket. Both islands are a lot more expensive compared to Bangkok.

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It's easy to stay close to all the conveniences and jump on tours organised right there where other tourists go. In which case it would be 'too touristy', the whole place is built around tourists. Supply and demand folks!

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Top Hotel Collections Koh Samui packs in with some of the best nightclubs, beach clubs, and sunset bars all together to make nightlife as exciting as anywhere in Thailand.

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If you've never heard of Koh Lipe, you're definitely missing out. This hidden gem is known to be the Maldives of Thailand amongst those familiar with the gorgeous island.

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Ko Samui has a general atmosphere of safety and respect towards tourists, with locals often going out of their way to assist visitors. While drug-related offenses and theft can occur, these are not as common particularly in tourist areas.

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