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Why visit Koh Tao?

Koh Tao is a small granite island in the Gulf of Thailand, north of Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, reached by fast ferry from Chumphon or Samui. Its name means Turtle Island, and it is one of the most popular places in the world to learn to scuba dive, with dozens of dive schools and warm, calm water for much of the year.

Dive sites such as Chumphon Pinnacle, Sail Rock, Shark Island and the wreck of the HTMS Sattakut have barracuda, groupers and, in season, whale sharks. Snorkellers can swim straight off the beach at Aow Leuk, Tanote Bay and Shark Bay, and hike to the John-Suwan viewpoint. Take a longtail boat to Koh Nang Yuan, three islets joined by a sandbar, with a classic viewpoint at the top. Sairee Beach is the long main beach with sunset bars, while Mae Haad is the ferry pier and Chalok Baan Kao is quieter in the south. Try fresh grilled fish, green curry and banana roti.

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When to go to Koh Tao

The best months for Koh Tao are March, April, May, June, July and August. Highs then sit around 29°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is cheap.

Jan
27°
low 25°
4 wet days
Feb
27°
low 26°
11 wet days
Mar
28°
low 26°
7 wet days
Apr
29°
low 27°
14 wet days
May
29°
low 27°
22 wet days
Jun
29°
low 27°
23 wet days
Jul
29°
low 27°
21 wet days
Aug
29°
low 27°
21 wet days
Sep
28°
low 26°
25 wet days
Oct
28°
low 26°
27 wet days
Nov
28°
low 26°
24 wet days
Dec
27°
low 26°
11 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Koh Tao, Surat Thani. Source: Open-Meteo.

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Koh Tao — common questions

When is the best time to visit Koh Tao?

The best months for Koh Tao are March, April, May, June, July and August. Highs then sit around 29°C, crowds are medium at peak, and a week here is cheap.

What is the weather like in Koh Tao?

April is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 29°C. January is the coolest, around 27°C by day and 25°C at night. October is the wettest, with about 27 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Koh Tao known for?

Koh Tao is best known for beaches, islands, adventure, nature and budget. The things people come for: Koh Nang Yuan, Sairee Beach, dive courses, Shark Bay snorkelling.

Who is Koh Tao best suited to?

Koh Tao works particularly well for solo travellers, groups of friends, couples and backpackers. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Koh Tao?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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That depends on your passport and how long you are staying, so there is no single answer. TonyPlan has a visa and entry checker — put in your nationality and it tells you what applies to you.

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