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Ko Samui in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Ko Samui in October 2024

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Ko Samui in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +79°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 21 rainy days with an average precipitation of 243 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+70°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
243 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ko Samui has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Ko Samui in October

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

The temperature in October is +79°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +81°F during the day and a minimum of +73°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +81°F.

Is Ko Samui warm or cold in October?

Ko Samui is typically warm in October.

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

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

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

Climate in Ko Samui in October

Ko Samui weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+81°F+79°F+79°F
Min. temperature
+70°F+70°F+66°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+90°F+86°F
Rainfall
141 mm243 mm276 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
79%81%81%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1009 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
001
Cloudy days
131012
Rainy days
172117
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +81°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +79°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 141 mm to 243 mm. Humidity rises from 79% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Ko Samui is gradually decreasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Ko Samui based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 94% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 295 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 30 mm, which is moderate rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 29 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
October is one of the rainiest months in Ko Samui, here is a comparison with other months, 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 October in Ko Samui?

This is the weather in Ko Samui in October 2023:
1 October
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+80°F
2 October
🌧️
+80°F
3 October
🌧️
+78°F
4 October
🌧️
+79°F
5 October
🌧️
+78°F
6 October
🌧️
+78°F
7 October
🌧️
+78°F
8 October
☀️
+79°F
9 October
🌧️
+77°F
10 October
🌧️
+79°F
11 October
☀️
+78°F
12 October
☁️
+79°F
13 October
🌧️
+78°F
14 October
☀️
+79°F
15 October
🌧️
+79°F
16 October
🌧️
+78°F
17 October
🌧️
+77°F
18 October
🌧️
+78°F
19 October
🌧️
+77°F
20 October
🌧️
+77°F
21 October
🌧️
+78°F
22 October
🌧️
+78°F
23 October
☀️
+80°F
24 October
☀️
+80°F
25 October
☀️
+80°F
26 October
☀️
+79°F
27 October
🌧️
+79°F
28 October
🌧️
+77°F
29 October
🌧️
+79°F
30 October
☀️
+81°F
31 October
☀️
+80°F
In October 2023 Ko Samui had 9 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 21 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +81°F and a minimum of +77°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 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 October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+82°F) and the highest in 2017 (+86°F). The driest year was 1979 with only 118 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2003 with 601 mm.

FAQ

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

Is October a good time to visit Ko Samui?

It’s always a good time to visit Ko Samui, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Ko Samui in October?

October 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 October?

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

Is it sunny in Ko Samui in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Ko Samui in October, 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.