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Koh Chang, Thailand · Tropical

Koh Chang: best months to visit

December (9.1/10) · August (4.3/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 12.07°N · 102.33°E
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December
Depends on your goals
9.1/10
☀️ Dec
Top score (9.1/10)
🌤️ Jan
Alt. (8.9/10)
Aug
Plus rude (4.3/10)
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
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Decide

When to visit Koh Chang?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Koh Chang, December and January clearly stand out. August concentrates the least favourable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 December · 9.1 January · 8.9 February · 8.8 November · 8.5 ⚠️ August · 4.3
8.9
Jan
8.8
Feb
8.4
Mar
5.5
Apr
4.9
May
4.7
Jun
4.4
Jul
4.3
Aug
4.4
Sep
5.0
Oct
8.5
Nov
9.1
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Koh Chang offers 5 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 9.1 in December vs 4.3 in August.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 5 comfortable months (Jan · Feb · Mar · Nov · Dec)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
☀️ January →22°C28°C13%1.5mm7.7h8.9/10Best period
☀️ February →22°C28°C15%1.6mm7.5h8.8/10Best period
☀️ March →23°C28°C25%2.7mm6.9h8.4/10Best period
🌥️ April →24°C29°C29%4.0mm7.0h5.5/10Decent period
🌥️ May →24°C28°C57%10.0mm5.0h4.9/10Decent period
🌥️ June →23°C27°C67%14.8mm4.6h4.7/10Decent period
🌥️ July →22°C26°C76%19.8mm3.8h4.4/10Decent period
🌥️ August →22°C26°C81%15.9mm4.2h4.3/10Decent period
🌥️ September →22°C26°C76%18.8mm3.7h4.4/10Decent period
🌥️ October →22°C27°C50%10.3mm5.0h5.0/10Decent period
☀️ November →22°C28°C22%3.3mm6.9h8.5/10Best period
☀️ December →22°C28°C8%0.8mm8.1h9.1/10Best period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Jan → Mar
Good transition
Apr · Oct
Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (December)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
6.8 · Moderate-Strong
💧 Humidity feel
18°C · Humid
☔ Rain
8% · 0.8 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
8.1h/day
10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Koh Chang

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min20°22°24°26°28°30°201620172018201920202021202220232024202528.2° — decade peak (2024)+0.19°C / decade
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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Thailand

🗣️LanguageThai
💶CurrencyThai Baht (฿)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthApril · 29°C
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 26°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘAugust · 81%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location

Where is Koh Chang ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Tropical climate with a 9.1 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
12.07°N · 102.33°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Koh Chang?
December is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 22.0°C lows, 8.1h of sunshine and 8.0% rainy days. The months of December & January offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Koh Chang get in December?
Koh Chang averages 8.1 sunshine hours per day in December. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.8/10.
What is the rainiest month in Koh Chang?
August is the most unfavourable month with August has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Koh Chang in December?
In December, overnight lows reach 22.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Koh Chang good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Koh Chang scores 8.6/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains December with a score of 8.8/10.
When should you avoid Koh Chang?
August is the most difficult month to visit Koh Chang, with August has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.