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Ko Samui in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Ko Samui in September 2024

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Ko Samui in September usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +81°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 17 rainy days with an average precipitation of 141 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+70°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
141 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Ko Samui has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Ko Samui in September

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

The temperature in September 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 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 September?

Ko Samui is typically warm in September.

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

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

September is one of the warmest months in Ko Samui, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Ko Samui in September

Ko Samui weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+81°F+81°F+79°F
Min. temperature
+68°F+70°F+70°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+90°F+90°F
Rainfall
85 mm141 mm243 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
77%79%81%
Air pressure
1007 HPa1008 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
201310
Rainy days
111721
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as ok as in August. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +81°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 85 mm to 141 mm. Humidity rises from 77% to 79%. Winds are calmer in comparison to August, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Ko Samui based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 80% chance of rain on an average day in September, with total rainfall of approximately 141 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
September 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 September in Ko Samui?

This is the weather in Ko Samui in September 2023:
1 September
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+81°F
2 September
☀️
+82°F
3 September
🌧️
+82°F
4 September
☀️
+81°F
5 September
🌧️
+81°F
6 September
🌧️
+79°F
7 September
🌧️
+79°F
8 September
☀️
+81°F
9 September
☀️
+81°F
10 September
☀️
+81°F
11 September
🌧️
+80°F
12 September
☀️
+80°F
13 September
🌧️
+80°F
14 September
☀️
+79°F
15 September
☀️
+82°F
16 September
☀️
+83°F
17 September
☀️
+82°F
18 September
☀️
+82°F
19 September
☀️
+81°F
20 September
☀️
+81°F
21 September
☀️
+82°F
22 September
☀️
+81°F
23 September
☀️
+81°F
24 September
🌧️
+80°F
25 September
☀️
+80°F
26 September
🌧️
+80°F
27 September
🌧️
+80°F
28 September
🌧️
+80°F
29 September
🌧️
+78°F
30 September
🌧️
+81°F
In September 2023 Ko Samui had 18 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 12 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 74%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 3 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 September has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+83°F) and the highest in 2013 (+86°F). The driest year was 1980 with only 64 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2017 with 305 mm.

FAQ

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

Is September a good time to visit Ko Samui?

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

Can you sunbathe in Ko Samui in September?

September 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 September?

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

Is it sunny in Ko Samui in September?

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