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Ko Samui in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Ko Samui in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Ko Samui, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Ko Samui in March 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Weather for Ko Samui in March is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +81°F during the day, and approximately 9 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 4 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in March around 61 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+70°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
61 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ko Samui has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Ko Samui in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Ko Samui for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +81°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +82°F during the day and a minimum of +75°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +79°F to +81°F.

Is Ko Samui warm or cold in March?

Ko Samui is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +79°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +75°F to +77°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Ko Samui:

Climate in Ko Samui in March

Ko Samui weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+79°F+81°F+81°F
Min. temperature
+63°F+70°F+70°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+88°F+91°F
Rainfall
30 mm61 mm88 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
77%77%78%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1009 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
795
Cloudy days
191817
Rainy days
248
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as good as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +79°F to +81°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 30 mm to 61 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 7 to 9.

Next month (April) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Ko Samui in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Ko Samui is gradually decreasing during March, going from 5 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Ko Samui based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 48% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 75 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Ko Samui wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 57% chance of precipitation and 276 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 30 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Ko Samui?

This is the weather in Ko Samui in March 2023:
1 March
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+79°F
2 March
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+79°F
3 March
☀️
+79°F
4 March
☀️
+80°F
5 March
☀️
+80°F
6 March
☀️
+78°F
7 March
☀️
+80°F
8 March
🌧️
+79°F
9 March
🌧️
+78°F
10 March
☀️
+79°F
11 March
☀️
+80°F
12 March
☀️
+80°F
13 March
☀️
+80°F
14 March
☀️
+81°F
15 March
☀️
+80°F
16 March
☀️
+80°F
17 March
☀️
+81°F
18 March
☀️
+81°F
19 March
☀️
+81°F
20 March
🌧️
+81°F
21 March
🌧️
+80°F
22 March
🌧️
+80°F
23 March
☀️
+81°F
24 March
☀️
+81°F
25 March
☀️
+82°F
26 March
☀️
+82°F
27 March
☀️
+83°F
28 March
☁️
+82°F
29 March
☀️
+82°F
30 March
☀️
+82°F
31 March
🌧️
+81°F
In March 2023 Ko Samui had 23 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Ko Samui climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Ko Samui in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2008 (+83°F) and the highest in 2010 (+87°F). The driest year was 1992 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2011 with 805 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Ko Samui in March:

Is March a good time to visit Ko Samui?

March is a really good time to go to Ko Samui. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Ko Samui.

Can you sunbathe in Ko Samui in March?

March is warm in Ko Samui. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Ko Samui rainy in March?

Ko Samui is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Ko Samui in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ko Samui in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Thailand

Check out the weather for other cities in Thailand.

Monthly weather in Ko Samui

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Ko Samui, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.