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Koh Pha-Ngan has been a backpacker favourite for many reasons. It has a lot of diverse places to stay, beautiful beaches and an “alternative” slant. Recent years have attracted more and more long-term stayers and it has been a magnet for the more ‘spiritual’ types, and is also popular with digital nomads. Also for some reason, in recent years, prices appear to have gone up dramatically for accommodation.
Everyone knows Koh Phangan for its full moon parties. But the island has a lot more to offer. The south coast and especially Haad Rin beach are the most crowded areas, but there is a huge range of accommodation to suit everyone. If your stay is going to be near the full moon party dates, be sure to book well ahead as everything gets sold out well in advance. Read our guide to the Full Moon Party here. Or if you are feeling adventiourous – check out our experimental “Virtual Koh Phangan” in 3D.

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Weather Forecast

Wed
12 Aug

28 - 34°C

0mm
13%

Thu
13 Aug

28 - 30°C

1mm
87%

Fri
14 Aug

28 - 29°C

4mm
87%

Sat
15 Aug

27 - 28°C

2mm
42%

Sun
16 Aug

27 - 29°C

1mm
81%

Mon
17 Aug

26 - 28°C

20mm
81%

Tue
18 Aug

26 - 28°C

0mm
68%

Wed
19 Aug

28 - 29°C

3mm
58%

Thu
20 Aug

27 - 29°C

0mm
36%

Fri
21 Aug

27 - 29°C

0mm
26%

Sat
22 Aug

27 - 29°C

0mm
23%

Sun
23 Aug

28 - 29°C

1mm
36%

Mon
24 Aug

28 - 29°C

4mm
48%

Tue
25 Aug

28 - 29°C

2mm
68%

Historic Weather

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Koh Phangan (2022-2024 Average)

Month

Average Max Temperature (°C)

Average Min Temperature (°C)

Average Humidity (%)

Average Daily Precipitation (mm)

Jan

31°C

26°C

77%

4mm

Feb

31°C

26°C

78%

6mm

Mar

32°C

27°C

76%

3mm

Apr

33°C

27°C

76%

5mm

May

33°C

27°C

76%

10mm

Jun

33°C

27°C

73%

4mm

Jul

33°C

27°C

75%

8mm

Aug

33°C

27°C

74%

5mm

Sep

32°C

26°C

77%

5mm

Oct

32°C

26°C

81%

12mm

Nov

31°C

26°C

83%

22mm

Dec

31°C

25°C

79%

18mm

How to Get There

From Bangkok, there are a few options to get to Koh Phangan. The fastest way is to fly directly to the neighbouring island, Koh Samui. Then take a boat across. The next fastest is to fly to Surat Thani, then bus to the Ferry Pier then boat.

Otherwise, if you have time to spare or are on a budget, you can catch a train or a bus to Surat Thani and then take another bus and then a boat to the Island. However, making things simpler and having less to think about, you can often get a complete transfer package from some tourist agencies which will involve a complete bus trip and boat ticket all in one. With this service, you just get on the first bus and follow their instructions till you get onto the ferry.

Bangkok - Koh Samui More info / Tickets

Flight Bangkok - Koh Samui ฿ 2,795–6,825 1h 10m – 1d 3h 10m

→ Business 06:30, 07:30, 09:20, 10:20, 14:25
→ Economy 06:10, 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 07:50, 08:00, 08:05, 08:10, 09:00, 09:20, 09:50, 10:15, 10:20, 10:30, 12:40, 13:45, 14:30, 15:00, 15:50, 16:00, 16:20, 17:30, 19:15, 19:20, 19:35, 19:50, 20:10

Bus Bangkok - Koh Samui ฿ 1,128–1,526 10h 30m – 15h 30m