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Famous for its diving schools, this popular but sometimes controversial backpacker destination has lots to offer.

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Weather Forecast

Wed
20 May

23 - 27°C

4mm
100%

Thu
21 May

23 - 30°C

4mm
58%

Fri
22 May

23 - 32°C

0mm
74%

Sat
23 May

23 - 30°C

3mm
65%

Sun
24 May

23 - 28°C

4mm
52%

Mon
25 May

23 - 29°C

2mm
45%

Tue
26 May

23 - 31°C

0mm
36%

Wed
27 May

23 - 31°C

0mm
16%

Thu
28 May

23 - 33°C

0mm
26%

Fri
29 May

23 - 33°C

0mm
32%

Sat
30 May

23 - 33°C

0mm
42%

Sun
31 May

23 - 30°C

3mm
29%

Mon
1 Jun

22 - 29°C

3mm
29%

Tue
2 Jun

22 - 24°C

9mm
13%

Historic Weather

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Koh Tao (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%

9mm

Jun

33°C

27°C

73%

4mm

Jul

33°C

27°C

76%

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%

21mm

Dec

31°C

25°C

79%

18mm

How to Get to Koh Tao

From Bangkok, there are a few options to get to Koh Tao. 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 Tao More info / Tickets

Bus Bangkok - Koh Tao ฿ 1,250–1,450 8h 45m – 19h

→ Bus + Ferry 09:00
→ Express 06:00, 21:00

Ferry Bangkok - Koh Tao ฿ 1,300–1,550 8h 45m – 16h

→ VIP 06:00, 21:00
→ Sleeper Boat 13:00

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