Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 6^th July – 12^th July 2020

Sunday morning and here we are with the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 6th July – 12th July 2020.

Have done my first longish run again, after a bit more than a month having struggled with an injury. Today's 11km felt good. Especially after a full week of running.

It's 30C and slightly overcast this morning at 11am. Occasionally the sun peaks out. Nice and cool-ish.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 6^th July – 12^th July 2020

Last week school started for all of our children again, This is the school for our youngest. It's her first year in the 'big' school. Very conscientious social distancing rules are in place. Firstly, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer. Secondly, get your temperature checked. Thirdly, get a sticker, stating you've done the two previous steps. Last but not least, chairs are set up with 1.5 meters distance to each side. School classes are halved, one week school, one week off. Face masks are mandatory. 

Last week saw a a fairly typical week for a July around Koh Samui. Firstly, only a little bit of rain. Secondly, plenty of partially clouded skies. Last but not least, some hot afternoons as well, with the sun breaking through. The maximum temperature last week did hit 35C in the beginning of this week. The rest of the week saw temperatures reaching 32C and 33C on a regular base. The minimum temperature dropped on a regular base to 23C. Mostly it was 24 or 25C.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 6^th July – 12^th July 2020

Last week diving at Sail Rock. On the way in a speedboat. Koh Phangan's coast line is in the back ground.

For the forecast of this week, expect some tropical showers. Starting today. The wind might pick up this afternoon but drop again for the rest of the week. Another typical July week seems to be in the making.

Whilst you are here, 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. That is, once the travel restrictions have been lifted.

As already mentioned in my Facebook page, there are many initiatives around the island for helping Thai and Burmese people with food and other donations.
There are however also plenty of foreigners, Westerners or farangs who have a hard time dealing with no income and bills to pay. If you like this blog, this is a good time to help out and make a donation. If you can, much appreciated! There's a donation button on top of this page.

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 11th February 2019 – 17th February 2019

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 11^th February 2019 – 17^th February 2019

Sunday morning, long run in the bag and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 11th February 2019 – 17th February 2019.

On Koh Samui we have light cloud cover with plenty of blue spots over the ocean. The clouds are slowly disintegrating though, the heat of the sun is too much! At 10.40am it's 29C and climbing.

On Malapascua in the Philippines we have completed the February PADI IDC and the PADI Instructor Specialty training. Tomorrow the PADI IE or exams start. 

It's already 11.40am here under a blue sky and the current temperature is around 30C.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 11th February 2019 – 17th February 2019; Wat Pra Nha Lan in Maenam. Dragon on the lookout! 

Last week was a nice week with plenty of sunshine around Koh Samui. Maximum temperatures reached 31C and minimum 27C. Not too hot, but nice and sunny at the same time. Perfect February weather around Koh Samui.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 11th February 2019 – 17th February 2019; New day rising on Malapascua. The early morning thresher shark dive at Monad shoal. The sun is rising and the tanks are ready. Early rise though, the boat leaves at 4.45am.

Next week expect lovely weather conditions around our island. Plenty of blue skies and no rain is the prediction. Enjoy your time on the 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. 

You may also opt for a very special dinner experience at The Thai Experience. Behind closed doors, reservation only and a very enjoyable and well worthwhile way of spending an evening on Samui. Authentic Thai food and a great atmosphere. Can highly recommend this experience. 

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

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 30th July – 5th August 2018

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 30^th July – 5^th August 2018 

It's late in the evening and with being busy at work, I almost forgot it but it's Sunday and time for Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 30th July – 5th August 2018.

No running today, but I hope to start that again tomorrow. Instead I have been diving at Panagsama beach near Moalboal on Cebu island in the Philippines. See a picture below.

On Koh Samui it was cloudy today with some rain showers and a max temperature of 33C. Now in the evening at 9.30pm it's 28C.

In Moalboal in the Philippines we're part of the yearly monsoon and the last 3 days it was cloudy, windy and at times with rain. Maximum temperature today reached 29C.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 30th July – 5th August 2018; The sitting monk statue at Wat Bophud or Wat Bo Phuttaram, during the evening.

Last week some a mix of partially cloudy days. Sometimes it stayed dry and sometimes there were some showers. A few times the wind played up a bit as well. Maximum temperatures ranged between 33C during the daytime and 25C at night.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 30th July – 5th August 2018; A clown frog fish as spotted yesterday. This was found on the house reef of PADI 5* IDC center 'Neptune Diving Adventures' at Panagsama beach, near Moalboal in the Philippines.

For next week there's still lots of cloud cover predicted an it looks like a lot of tropical showers. The wind may also be picking up in speed and power, until Wednesday. Mostly during the night or the early morning though.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 30th July – 5th August 2018; A view on Panagsama beach from the ocean. This is near Moalboal on Cebu island in the Philippines

If you find yourself on Koh Samui during next week, don't forget to check out some of my recommendations, listed below. In general, do enjoy your time here!

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.

You may also opt for a very special dinner experience at The Thai Experience. Behind closed doors, reservation only and a very enjoyable and well worthwhile way of spending an evening on Samui. Authentic Thai food and a great atmosphere. Can highly recommend this experience.

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 – 28th May, 2017

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 22^nd – 28^th May, 2017

It Sunday and time to look at the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 22nd – 28th May, 2017.

It's been a fairly good week, with only two days of rain, Thursday and Friday and not to forget this Sunday morning!

It's been dry ever after with even the sun peaking out again during the afternoon and a max temp of 32C

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 22nd – 28th May, 2017; A beautiful picture of a Buddha statue at Wat Chaweng, also known as Wat Sawang Arom, inside the Bot. The Bot is the temple's most important building and this particular building is completely painted white, which looks kind of spectacular and impressive.

Monday and Tuesday I was diving from Phuket, to finish off PADI Specialty Instructor training with Glenn, one of my recent PADI IDC candidates on the May Phuket IDC who was also successful during the recent May PADI IE on Phuket.

A picture of our dives can be seen below.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 22nd – 28th May, 2017; A single barracuda patrolling the wreck we dived early this week at Raya Noi's Bai 1, near Phuket.

The forecast for next week is looking good. May will soon come to an end, only two more days to go. Most days of next week it will be partially cloudy with an occasional tropical shower and possibly some stronger wind come next weekend.

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 daily weather update; 22nd December, 2016

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 22^nd December, 2016

Today's weather;

It's dry and mostly cloudy over Koh Samui this morning with a few breaks in the cloud cover and I expect it to break up a bit more and it could well turn into a fairly nice and dry day with a bit of sunshine. Current temp at 7am is 26C

Picture and all rights by Joe Clasby

Water run off at the walking street bridge in Chaweng. Still plenty of run off from hills and other kinds of water that need be taken care of. Everything is back to normal though and these are the last reminders of the recent floods Koh Samui had to endure.

At Haad Yao on Koh Phangan we also have a mostly cloudy sky but it seems we have more blue spots in the sky and here we also have a nice day in the making. Current temp at 7am is 25C

The beach front of Chaloklum on Koh Phangan as seen from the dive boat upon returning from a dive trip to Sail Rock yesterday.

Yesterday saw a very wet morning with plenty of showers but during the afternoon the sun came back out of hiding again and we had a nice and lovely afternoon around Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. Max temp reached 28C

We encountered this baby whale shark at Sail Rock yesterday. It was about 2.5 meters long and seemed to enjoy the company of the divers and the boats and it stuck around for the whole dive day and a bit more, since divers who arrived there after we left also saw it

The forecast for the next seven days is looking good, a slight increase and possibly some rain tomorrow but after that partially clouded skies and no rain predicted until shortly before new year a few showers are expected. A lot can change weather wise in a positive way during this time frame, but this is looking good! Enjoy a sunny holiday season!

Do 'like' my Koh Samui blog Facebook page and don't forget to use my Camille's Samui hotel recommendation blog and my Camille's Thailand hotel recommendation blog for all your hotel bookings on Koh Samui and around Thailand. By doing so, you will support my blog. Thanks folks! 

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 28th July, 2015

Today's weather;

It's cloudy this morning all around Koh Samui with a big patch of blue sky on top if the island. Current temp at 7am is 25.2C

The Thai and the King's flag on top of the dive boat in the Gulf of Thailand

Yesterday saw a fairly cloudy morning followed by a nice and sunny afternoon. Max temp reached 32C

The forecast changed slightly for the next ten days, the next couple of days may see some more sunshine but the chances of a tropical shower also increased a bit.

Do 'like' my Koh Samui blog Facebook page and don't forget to use my Camille's Samui hotel recommendation blog and my Camille's Thailand hotel recommendation blog for all your hotel bookings on Koh Samui and around Thailand. By doing so, you will support my blog. Thanks folks! 

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 18th July, 2015

Today's weather;

There's a thin hazy cloud layer over Koh Samui this morning and I expect the layer to disappear once the sun heats up and it may become fairly sunny and warm today. Current temp at 7am is already 28.5C

The Gulf of Thailand with Koh Samui disappearing in the background

Yesterday saw a cloudy start of the day but during the later morning and early afternoon it cleared up a little bit and we had a few sunny moments. Not too much, but at least a bit and the wind is gone. Max temp reached 33.9C

The forecast predicts mostly cloudy skies for the next ten days with possibly a tropical shower over the weekend and a slight re-appearance of a lighter shade of wind on Monday and Tuesday. I would also expect sunny moments, talking out of my own experience.

Don't forget to use my Camille's Samui hotel recommendation blog and my Camille's Thailand hotel recommendation blog for all your hotel bookings on Koh Samui and around Thailand. By doing so, you will support my blog. Thanks folks! 

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 11th April, 2015

Today's weather;

The big news is of course the bomb explosion at Central Festival in Chaweng yesterday evening, more can be found under the previous link. Sic to ten people got injured and so far there is no news about any fatalities.

The sky over Koh Samui is looking blue and sunny though and another hot day seems to be in the making. Current temp at 7am is 'only' 28C

Back here in Khao Lak, a blue sky with some scattered clouds os what we have this morning with a nice cool current morning temp of 25C

Yesterday evening we had some short but hard showers.

Fire at Central Festival after the explosion

Yesterday saw a warm and sunny day around Koh Samui with a max temp of 32,5C

Scuba diving at the Similan Islands yesterday, this is part of island # 7

The forecast predicts cloudy weather until mi next week, with possibly rain during Songkran on Monday, hard rain and a freak storm peak come Tuesday and more rain on Wednesday. After that things should chill out again.

Don't forget to use my Camille's Samui hotel recommendation blog and my Camille's Thailand hotel recommendation blog for all your hotel bookings on Koh Samui and around Thailand. By doing so, you will support my blog. Thanks folks! 

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 2nd March, 2015

Today's weather;

It's a bit hazy this morning around Koh Samui, but the sun is heating up and a blue sky is in the making. Slowly but surely it's becoming warmer day by day. Current temp at 7am is 27.8C

We has a lovely dinner yesterday Prego in Chaweng, still going very strong after all those years!

Yesterday I organised an underwater beach clean up at Chaweng beach in cooperation with teh THA (Thailand Hotel Association, Samui chapter)

Yesterday saw a nice blue sky pretty much all day long with a max temp of 29.8C, slowly creeping up to 30C

The forecast predicts mostly sunny skies for the next seven days with occasionally some clouds moving in. 

Don't forget to use my Camille's Samui hotel recommendation blog and my Camille's Thailand hotel recommendation blog for all your hotel bookings on Koh Samui and around Thailand. By doing so, you will support my blog. Thanks folks! 

 Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 26th March, 2014

Today's weather;

The sky over Koh Samui is blue and it has all the makings for another hot day. Current temp at 7am is 27.2C

On Phuket it looks very similar, a blue morning sky and it's going to be a hot one! Current temp at 7am is 26.3C

After the March PADI IDC and PADI IE on Phuket has been successfully completed, it's great to be able to get some diving done over the next couple of days. The picture shows Phuket's harbor yesterday morning

Yesterday saw a sunny and warm day around Samui with a max temp of 33C

The forecast looks good, sunny skies with possibly some clouds after the weekend.

Don't forget to use my Camille's Samui hotel recommendation blog and my Camille's Thailand hotel recommendation blog for all your hotel bookings on Koh Samui and around Thailand. By doing so, you will support my blog. Thanks folks!

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 3rd December, 2013

Today's weather;

It's a mixed bag around Koh Samui, clouds with bits and pieces of blue sky and sunshine. Current temp at 7am is 26.5C

In Khao Lak it's very similar, mostly blue skies however plenty of cloud formations hanging around. Current temp at 7am is 23C

In an hour or so I should hit the road back home and plan on arriving in the early afternoon, to spend a month home with the family!

What better way to finish my stay in Khao Lak off with a picture of the recent dives and specialty instructor training courses, a Honeycomb moray eel at the Boon Sung wreck

Yesterday saw a very mixed bag around the island with some rain during the morning and sunshine during the afternoon and in-between some hard wind. Max temp reached 29C

In Khao Lak it was sunny but there were plenty of clouds out and about and also a bit of wind started here.

The forecast didn't change much, Thursday and Friday strong wind and rain and afterwards less wind and less rain but occasional showers. For early December this is not too bad, let's see if this changes.

Don't forget to use my Camille's Samui hotel recommendation blog and my Camille's Thailand hotel recommendation blog for all your hotel bookings on Koh Samui and around Thailand. By doing so, you will support my blog. Thanks folks!

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 5th May, 2013

Today's weather;

On Koh Samui a blue sky is shaping up with a current temp of around 30.3C at 7am, that's steaming! 

Meanwhile back here on Gili Air in Indonesia, it's my last day of this trip. A sunny sky is forming up and at 8am local time we will head off for a deep dive. Current temp at 7am local time is 25C

Upon returning from the dive it's more or less immediately on a fast boat to Sanur in Bali for a PADI Meeting tomorrow and the day after it's back to home sweet home again.

Diving is what I do for a living, here a picture of a Nudibranch around Gili Air in Indonesia

Yesterday saw a warm day around Samui. Max temp reached 32.8C

The forecast for the next 7 days is interesting, yesterday I already mentioned in increase in wind but now it shows a steady increase in wind strength each day, culminating to what looks like right now, a mini storm next weekend. No reason to panic yet though, since usually these forecasts aren't that accurate. 

Don't forget to use my Camille's Samui hotel recommendation blog and my Camille's Thailand hotel recommendation blog for all your hotel bookings on Koh Samui and around Thailand. By doing so, you will support my blog. Thanks folks!

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 15th April, 2013

Today's weather;

It's still cloudy round Koh Samui but an occasional blue spot can be seen and it doesn't feel like it can start to rain each moment and no more storms came through. Current temp at 7am is 26.3C

Banded coral shrimp at Sail Rock at the beginning of the month

Yesterday was grey and cloudy and on several occasions it rained from light drizzles to strong downpours. Max temp reached 29.4C

The sun starts to shine at the end of the tunnel again and i can smell it coming on in a day or two. Today could still see some rain and tomorrow evening possibly sees some freak storm passing through but after that it should be blue skies again.

Don't forget to use my Camille's Samui hotel recommendation blog and my Camille's Thailand hotel recommendation blog for all your hotel bookings on Koh Samui and around Thailand. By doing so, you will support my blog. Thanks folks!

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 24th March, 2013

Today's weather;

Another blue sky prevails over Koh Samui this morning with currently a very thin cloud layer at some places. Current temp at 7am is 26.5C

Today's update is a bit later then usual because I just got back from a 2 hour run around Chaweng and back. Don't forget, next Saturday night is the Koh Samui Midnight run!

Chaweng beach underwater clean up yesterday, sponsored by the THA (Thai Hotel Association)

Yesterday saw a very warm day with a max temp of 31.1C

The next 7 days promise more of the same, warm and sunny days.

Don't forget to use my Camille's Samui hotel recommendation blog and my Camille's Thailand hotel recommendation blog for all your hotel bookings on Koh Samui and around Thailand. By doing so, you will support my blog. Thanks folks!

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 19th January, 2013

Today's weather;

The sky over Koh Samui is cloudy and no sunshine to be seen this early in the day. Current temp at 7am is 25C

On Koh Lanta it's slightly cloudy but with plenty enough of blue sky for the sky to come out soon. Current temp is around 25C

Yesterday saw a very sunny day around Lanta with some clouds showing up during the afternoon but it stayed dry and the clouds eventually disappeared again. Max temp reached around 31C

One of my IDC candidates and me had some great dives around Hin Muang and Hin Daeng where we saw a Manta Ray, see the picture below. Today I'm out to Koh Haa with another candidate for some diving.

Manta Ray we saw yesterday at Hin Muang, near Koh Lanta, Thailand

Yesterday saw a nice and dry day around Koh Samui with some dark clouds showing up during the afternoon. Max temp reached 31.2C

The forecast after the weekend shows an increase in wind and also some rain. Apparently dive boats made stay put Monday and Tuesday.

Don't forget to use my Camille's Samui hotel recommendation blog and my Camille's Thailand hotel recommendation blog for all your hotel bookings on Koh Samui and around Thailand. By doing so, you will support my blog. Thanks folks!

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 30th October, 2012

Today's weather;

Koh Samui wakes up under a nice blue sky this morning with  current temp at 7am of 26.2C

On Gili Air in Indonesia the good weather continues and another sunny day is in the making. Current temp at 8am local time is 28C

It's still steaming hot during the daytime but yesterday around 2pm dark clouds with thunder gathered but it all went pass without a drop. Soon the rainy season should start here though!

The current PADI IDC should finish later today, keep an eye out for an update on my dive blog.

This small blenny fish says hello during last night's night dive on Gili Air's 

Yesterday Samui had a lovely, warm and dry day. Max temp reached 31C

The forecast is still looking good until mid next week. Mild and mainly sunny weather.

Don't forget to use my Camille's Samui hotel recommendation blog and my Camille's Thailand hotel recommendation blog for all your hotel bookings on Koh Samui and around Thailand. By doing so, you will support my blog. Thanks folks!

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 18th July, 2011

Today's weather;

This morning saw a nice blue sky over Samui. Since I arrived this morning in South Korea, my update is later than usual. and the current temp on Samui is currently 30.4C at 10am

Yesterday saw a very sunny and warm day over Samui with a max temp of 34.5C

Welcome sign at Incheon International airport

This morning I arrived at Incheon International airport near Seoul, where I was picked up by Bookhee, Allen's wife and we took a bus to Osan, where I'm currently staying in a hot and sun bathed town. Current temp at 14.46 local time (12.46 Thai Time) is 34C, yesterday there was still rain here!

Allen is the person through whom's dive center I will conduct a PADI IDC in Osan, actually at the Osan US Air base. Osan will be my home until the 4th August, when I will fly back to Bangkok.

Stay tuned for updates from my trip here in South Korea and the usual updates on Samui's weather, although the latter may be irregularly.

First impressions were good though and I hope to be able to give some updates.

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 13th July, 2011

Today's weather;

Samui's sky is turning into a blue one, the clouds are currently being evaporated by the sun. Current temp at 7am is 27.1C

A crab during one of the dives at Chaweng Beach yesterday, get the Som Tam ready

Yesterday saw a nice and sunny morning around Samui with a cloudy afternoon, it remained dry though. Max temp reached 32.9C

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 12th July, 2011

Today's weather;

The sky over Samui is shaping up nicely in a blue one, with a few scattered clouds in it. Current temp at 7am is 26.7C

Diving at Sail Rock yesterday, great conditions with around 20 to 25 meters visibility and one of the largest schools of Barracuda's I've ever seen. More diving today at Chaweng Beach

Yesterday saw a nice start of the day with plenty of sunshine but during the course of the day clouds moved in and they brought a few isolated rain showers. Max temp reached 33.5C

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 11th July, 2011

Today's weather;

Although the sky is currently clouded, I expect some sunshine later today over Koh Samui. Current temp is 27C at 7am.

School of jack fish at Sail Rock, where I go today for a dive trip

Yesterday saw a nice and sunny day with plenty of strong wind though. There was a mini shower in the early evening. Max temp on Koh Samui reached 33.6C yesterday.

Camille