Goodbye to January 2018

Goodbye to January 2018

It's 31st day of this month and time to say Goodbye to January 2018. After having missed the December 2017 Goodbye blog, we're back on track.

It's nice and fairly sunny under a partially clouded sky with a current temp of 30.1C at 10am.

The weather this month wasn't that great. 12 out of the 31 days saw rain and we had some really hard rain early on in the month. There were also a few days with flash floods, but the flash floods never lasted too long.
A mediocre to average January an d nothing like it was one year ago, when Koh Samui endured some serious long and hard rain with lots of flash floods.

Maximum temperatures ranged from 28C to 33C.

Goodbye to January 2018; A buffalo roaming near the sea side in Phang Ka, the southern part of Koh Samui

Especially the last couple of days were nice and a bit of an idea of what February most likely is going to be. It's also becoming warmer again, little by little, day by day.

The forecast for next month is a few days including the weekend might see a little bit of rain but in general it should clear up after that and be nice and enjoyable with plenty of sun.

Please do 'like' my Koh Samui blog Facebook page and enjoy the beaches around the island or in front of your hotel or resort and get some well deserved rest and a break. If you're done resting or need something else to do, there's plenty of things on offer on and around Koh Samui, you can go snorkeling or diving or take a dive course. You can also enjoy some of the trips I recommend, like a half day gourmet lunch and snorkeling trip at the Southern part of Koh Samui or a photography trip where you get to see the most photo genetic spots on the island or go for a drinks tasting tour if you like a tipple or two. 

Contact me for more detailed information on any of the options mentioned. 

If you like to donate to this blog, use this secure link PayPal.Me/CamilleLemmens.

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 22nd January – 28th January, 2018

Sunday morning and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 22nd January – 28th January, 2018.

It's partially cloudy  to cloudy this morning although very early in the morning the sun was out and about for a short while and it's trying a comeback right now. Current temperature at 10am is already 31.1C. Slowly but steadily it's becoming warmer on our island and the cooler rainy season weather is slowly disappearing. 

Don't forget to visit the Samui Green Market today, at Boutique resort the Elysee at Fisherman's Village, start around 3pm.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 22nd January – 28th January, 2018; The old road crossing in Nathon where immigration used to be is turning into a roundabout. Now if all Koh Samui drivers would know how to drive on a roundabout! It's really fairly easy, if you're on the roundabout you have right of way.

Last week saw a fair amount of rain. Only Tuesday stayed dry and maximum temperatures ranged from 29 to 31C.

Mostly we had sunny mornings with clouds moving in over lunch time, around noon. The afternoons could see some hard rain at times, although most of the time fairly short.

The forecast for next week is looking good. We're slowly moving into February which always seems to be a very agreeable month on Koh Samui. Next weeks weather is reflecting that, possibly some rain come Wednesday and Thursday but also plenty of sunshine. Especially towards the weekend.

Enjoy the remainder of this month!

Please do 'like' my Koh Samui blog Facebook page and enjoy the beaches around the island or in front of your hotel or resort and get some well deserved rest and a break. If you're done resting or need something else to do, there's plenty of things on offer on and around Koh Samui, you can go snorkeling or diving or take a dive course. You can also enjoy some of the trips I recommend, like a half day gourmet lunch and snorkeling trip at the Southern part of Koh Samui or a photography trip where you get to see the most photo genetic spots on the island or go for a drinks tasting tour if you like a tipple or two. 

Contact me for more detailed information on any of the options mentioned. 

If you like to donate to this blog, use this secure link PayPal.Me/CamilleLemmens.

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 15th January – 21st January, 2018

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 15^th January – 21^st January, 2018 

For a change it is Sunday evening but still time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 15th January – 21st January, 2018. 

It's almost 9pm and already dark. About twelve hours later then usual you find this weekly weather update. It has been a busy day for me and our family, hence the late update. It's 23.9C and it's been cloudy all day long. Today's maximum temperature reached 31C and besides a small drizzle once, it stayed dry.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 15th January – 21st January, 2018; A mangrove forest in Phang Ka, the southern part of Koh Samui. These concrete walkways can be followed for a while before they stop and you have to turn around.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 15th January – 21st January, 2018; Sunrise over Koh Lanta last week

Last week saw a fairly nice week over Koh Samui, with mostly partially clouded skies and some sunshine and just two days of rain. One of these days was from Friday to Saturday and rained very hard during the night. Maximum temperatures ranged from 29C to 33C. January in full swing and overall the weather is improving.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 15th January – 21st January, 2018; A giant statue of a sail fish being caught by local fishermen at Ao Nang beach in Krabi province. After a few years I found myself back in Ao Nang for two days, the duration of a PADI IE (instructor exam for scuba instructors) which I visited with two of my PADI IDC candidates from the January PADI IDC on Koh Lanta.

The forecast for next week is looking good. From Wednesday onward a little bit of wind and occasionally the chance of a tropical shower. During the beginning of the week is the best time to see the sun come out and work on your tan.

Please do 'like' my Koh Samui blog Facebook page and enjoy the beaches around the island or in front of your hotel or resort and get some well deserved rest and a break. If you're done resting or need something else to do, there's plenty of things on offer on and around Koh Samui, you can go snorkeling or diving or take a dive course. You can also enjoy some of the trips I recommend, like a half day gourmet lunch and snorkeling trip at the Southern part of Koh Samui or a photography trip where you get to see the most photo genetic spots on the island or go for a drinks tasting tour if you like a tipple or two. 

Contact me for more detailed information on any of the options mentioned. 

If you like to donate to this blog, use this secure link PayPal.Me/CamilleLemmens. 

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 8th January – 14th January, 2018

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 8^th January – 14^th January, 2018 

Another Sunday morning and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 8th January – 14th January, 2018. This morning there's a stiff breeze and it's mostly cloudy but there are also a few blue spots and the sun is working hard to work its magic.Current temperature at 7.30am is 25.2C

On Koh Lanta in the province of Krabi, where I have just completed the current PADI IDC, it's also cloudy with a current temperature of 25C

Come Thursday I should be back home on Koh Samui again and it looks like I will be there for a month before I hit the road again.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 8th January – 14th January, 2018; A swing on a fairly isolated beach in the South on Koh Samui, in the Phang Ka area. Very enjoyable and relaxing.

Last week saw a fair amount of rain and especially Thursday saw plenty of rain combined with a lot of flash flooding. Only three days stayed dry with the sun peeping out. Maximum temperatures ranged from 28 to 31C

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 8th January – 14th January, 2018; These kind of places I visit for my work. This is part of Koh Haa, a very popular dive location from Koh Lanta in the province of Krabi.

The forecast for next week is looking good. There should be hardly any rain until Friday. Next Saturday may see a fair amount of rain again. Hopefully all these rainy days will soon be behind us and we can enjoy some more sunshine again.

Please do 'like' my Koh Samui blog Facebook page and enjoy the beaches around the island or in front of your hotel or resort and get some well deserved rest and a break. If you're done resting or need something else to do, there's plenty of things on offer on and around Koh Samui, you can go snorkeling or diving or take a dive course. You can also enjoy some of the trips I recommend, like a half day gourmet lunch and snorkeling trip at the Southern part of Koh Samui or a photography trip where you get to see the most photo genetic spots on the island or go for a drinks tasting tour if you like a tipple or two. 

Contact me for more detailed information on any of the options mentioned. 

If you like to donate to this blog, use this secure link PayPal.Me/CamilleLemmens.

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 1st January – 7th January, 2018

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 1st January – 7th January, 2018 

The first week of this new year has been done and dusted and it's time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 1st January – 7th January, 2018. 

It's partially cloudy over Koh Samui this early morning and the sun is already out and about. It looks like this will be a nice day around the island. Current temp at 7am is 25.8C

Currently I find myself back on Koh Lanta in the province of Krabi, where I started a PADI IDC program yesterday, the first PADI IDC of the year. It's mostly cloudy here, with occasionally some sunshine and sometimes a rain shower, but mostly during the evenings. Current temp at 7am is a nice and cool 23C.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 1st January – 7th January, 2018; A statue of a Koh Samui mermaid, as can be found and observed at Plai Laem beach

Last week saw a very nice week and good start of the year, weather wise. It was sunny to partially cloudy all week long and there was no rain to speak of. A lovely start of the year indeed. It was a also busy week around the island, with lots of visitors and tourists visiting our island. 

Maximum temperatures ranged between 30 and 31C, so very stable.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 1st January – 7th January, 2018; At Ban Saladan on Koh Lanta in the province of Krabi. A the klong (river), where did my house go?

The forecast for next week is still looking fairly good, although probably not as nice as last week. There may be an occasional shower and come Friday, the wind may pick up quite a bit. Don't worry too much though, most days of the week, the sun should be out as well. Enjoy your stay on our lovely island!

Please do 'like' my Koh Samui blog Facebook page and enjoy the beaches around the island or in front of your hotel or resort and get some well deserved rest and a break. If you're done resting or need something else to do, there's plenty of things on offer on and around Koh Samui, you can go snorkeling or diving or take a dive course. You can also enjoy some of the trips I recommend, like a half day gourmet lunch and snorkeling trip at the Southern part of Koh Samui or a photography trip where you get to see the most photo genetic spots on the island or go for a drinks tasting tour if you like a tipple or two. 

Contact me for more detailed information on any of the options mentioned. 

If you like to donate to this blog, use this secure link PayPal.Me/CamilleLemmens. 

Camille