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Koh Samui in April: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Koh Samui in April is climatically well suited to beach holidays. The average daily high is around 30 °C, and the sea is about 30 °C. With about 14 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
62/100 · #5
Warmth
#2
Dryness
#4
Sun
#1
Sea warmth
#3
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Koh Samui · AprilPhoto: Sonia Selivonchik · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 30 °C
- Average low
- 28 °C
- Sea
- 30 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 14 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 8 h/day
- Humidity
- 77 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 29 | 27 | 9 | 94 | 7.5 | 78 | 3.3 | 29 | 75 |
| April (selected) | 30 | 28 | 14 | 93 | 7.5 | 77 | 2.9 | 30 | 62 |
| May | 30 | 28 | 26 | 173 | 6.8 | 78 | 3.3 | 30 | 50 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: April (62/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | +13 | -1.1 °C | -1.1 °C | -4.2 | +0.9 mm | ±0 h | +1.5 % | +0.4 m/s | -1.1 °C |
| May | -12 | +0.2 °C | +0.2 °C | +12.7 | +80 mm | -0.7 h | +1.4 % | +0.4 m/s | +0.4 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Koh Samui in April?
The average daily high is around 30 °C, with an average daily low of about 28 °C.
Can you swim in Koh Samui in April?
The sea is about 30 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Koh Samui in April?
The curated estimate is about 14 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 93 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Koh Samui?
By the climate score, January, February, March and December are the strongest months for Koh Samui. For a beach trip: January, February, March and December. April is not among them.