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| Expect lots of rain in Koh Samui from June-Oct (photo courtesy flickr.com) |
Being part
of a tropical country, the Koh Samui weather is typically either dry, hot, and
rainy. The average temperature on the island is about 30 degrees Celsius (86
degrees Fahrenheit) and you'll normally feel that summer temperature all year
long. The dry season is from December to February; the hot season starts every
March and usually lasts until May, and the rainy season is
normally from June to October.
If you're
craving for some sunshine and are after the picture-perfect blue-green waters
of Koh Samui, then it's recommended that you visit the island during the dry or
hot season. But there are still
advantages when visiting the island during the rainy season.
The Koh Samui
beaches may not be as enticing but it still offers a good escape from the
hustle and bustle of city life. It's a good environment for lazing around;
gazing at the sea while small droplets of rain is coming down. The much lower
resort rates during the rainy season allows you to enjoy the beautiful island
and in addition, offers more privacy as fewer tourists are on the island. The
cooler than normal temperature also gives tourists a break from the scorching
sun and humid environment.
So what
should you expect when there is rainy weather on this island? Well, the seas are
normally rough and choppy, the wind is stronger than usual, the beaches and
restaurants are quiet and sometimes the roads do get flooded. But the same
rainy weather is what makes the tropical lands greener and so
lush. People coming from non-tropical countries will definitely enjoy the
scenery.
There are
lots of other activities you can do on a rainy day on this island. If the waves on
the beach are not cooperating, you can spend a lazy afternoon reading a good
book at a beachfront terrace. You can also do some yoga or learn how to cook
those delicious Thai delicacies.
Lately, there has been a new addicting game
that both locals and tourists can't get enough of – the Bananagrams. It's a
word game similar to scrabble but without the need for a board, pencil or paper
– it is a perfect way to spend a lazy day in a far-flung island when you are
with friends or family.
It doesn’t
matter how the weather is, Koh Samui is a perfect spot to de-stress and commune
with nature. And as Henry Miller says, “One's destination is never a place, but
a new way of seeing things.” Indeed, the beauty of Koh Samui gives it visitors
a new perspective in life, rain or shine.
