Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 21st April, 2016

Today's weather;

We have a nice blue sky over Koh Samui this morning with a partial cover of some clouds and it should stay like this today. Current temp at 7am is 30C

After a very lonmg break, today I'm on Koh Tao, for a PADI update. It's been almost exactly a year since I was here last time. It's also blue with some isolated clouds in the sky here. Current temp at 7am is 29C

Near the Seatran pier in Bang Rak, Big Buddha in the background

Yesterday saw pretty much the same weather pattern as most of this month, Blue skies with a few, sporadic clouds and hot. Max temp reached 34C

The main road on Koh Tao, with  view towards the pier

The forecast for the next ten days shows a mix of  sunny, blue skies laced with some clouds and a very light breeze. It's going to stay hot and sunny for a while.

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Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 26th April, 2015

Today's weather;

Around Koh Samui we have a partially clouded sky with almost no breeze at all. 

Yesterday I traveled to Koh Tao, and it was to the date exactly a year ago that I was here. It's very similar to the Samui weather, partially cloudy and no wind. Current temp at both locations at 6am is 27C

The 'Meh Guan Ihm' statue at Wat Plai Laem

Yesterday saw hard rain during the morning around Koh Samui but on my way over to Koh Tao in the early afternoon, the sune broke through and I had a nice evening on Koh Tao. Max temp reached 30.7C

Sairee beach on Koh Tao

The forecast is looking good, a slight change for the better is coming up, by Tuesday the clouds should have mostly gone and partially clouded skies with a very occasional tropical shower may cross your path.

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Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 25th April, 2014

Today's weather;

There's a cloudy sky around Koh Samui and Koh Tao where I am for a PADI seminar. Current temp at 7am is 27.2C

On Koh Tao there's a serious water shortage and rain is desperately needed here.

Boats at Mae Haad beach on Koh Tao

Yesterday was very hot wth a max temp of 34C

The forecast eased up on the clouds a bit until the weekend, from Monday onward heavy cloud layers can be expected with some much needed rain towards the end of next week.

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Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 12th September, 2013

Today's weather;

Koh Samui has a bit of sunshine this morning but on Koh Tao it's windy and cloudy. Current temp at 7am is 26.5C

Today the PADI IE on Koh Tao will finish and in the afternoon I will be back home again.

The second turtle on Koh Tao that I know about, also in Mae Haad, near the harbor

Yesterday saw a cloudy day with a little bit if sunshine during the morning but fairly hard rain started around 4pm on Samui and around 5.30pm on Koh Tao. Max temp reached around 32.3C

The forecast for the next 7 days shows a bit of wind and cloudy days but not so much rain.

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Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 11th September, 2013

Today's weather;

Koh Samui has a bit of sunshine but it's sky also has clouds whilst in the meantime, back on Koh Tao where I am for the PADI IE of my to candidates. it's very cloudy but dry. Current temp at 7am is 27.3C

Koh Tao means turtle island and here's the turtle statue at top of the mountain in Mae Haad

Yesterday was partly cloudy with enough sunshine to make it a nice day without getting too warm. Max temp reached 30.7C

The forecast has changed slightly, the wind has dropped a bit but is still at medium strength all week long with rain expected this evening.

There's a rain warning for 26 provinces until 15th September, but not for Surat Thani of which the Samui archipelago is part.

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Camille

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Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 27th June, 2013

Today's weather;

There are some clouds over Koh Samui and Koh Tao this morning but also plenty of blue spots and I expect the sun to break through and heat things up. Current temp at 7am is 26.4C

Today is the last day of the PADI IE on Koh Tao and I will be back home again during the late afternoon. 

Bay on Koh Tao, near Mae Haad and Sensi Paradise beach resort

Yesterday saw a failry cloudy day but it was humid and hot. Last night there was plenty of rain again on Koh Samui. Max temp reached 32.7C

The forecast shows actually a slight increase in wind again although it should remain mainly sunny.

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Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 26th June, 2013

Today's weather;

Koh Tao and Koh Samui have a light overcast this morning which I expect to lift soon enough, when the sun starts to heat up. Current temp at 7am is 26.3C

Small house in Mae Haad on Koh Tao

Yesterday saw a fairly hot day Samui and surprisingly, Koh Tao was not as hot as I expected it to be. During the night Samui had some rain. Max temp reached 35.3C

The forecast predicts mainly sunny days for the next 7 days.

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Camille

Stop the oil drilling petition

Danai Thongsin, a long term Thai resident on Koh Samui, a Nonthaburi native who has been working for almost a decade at a Samui hotel is asking the Ministry of Energy to suspend coastal offshore drilling around the island as well as near Angthong National Park, Koh Tao and Koh Phangan, as reported by me earlier this week here. He started an online petition via Change.org 

Stop the Oil Rig banner

You can help by signing the petition and Danai and the Save Samui, Phangan and Tao network will submit their signatures to the relevant agencies and companies next month. 

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Camille

Oil fields around Koh samui

Here's my 3.000th post on my Samui info blog and although that in itself is cause to celebrate and a   milestone, unfortunately the topic that I address this time around is one of great concern and might affect us in the future of our beloved Koh Samui.

It’s now confirmed by a representative of the Ministry of Energy that oil drill projects around the islands will begin their exploration process in April 2013. The nearest point from Samui's shore is less than 40 kms, only 36.7 kms from Koh Phangan and also less than 40 kms from Koh Tao.

According to the EIA report, which states that the areas that are in biggest danger are Bophud and Maret in Koh Samui and Baan Tai in Koh Phangan. 

On the picture we can see 4 areas for drilling, the lot B6/27 is PTT, the next lot named Salamander Energy is supposedly a Chevron daughter, which unfortunately has the worst reputation when it comes down to accidents and spills and there’s lot G6/48 by Pearl Oil and CEC (NuCoastal) also mingles in.

It is our final call after a more than 3 years fighting through legal channels via Administrative Court and National Human Rights Commission and demonstrations around the island. Please address this to as many people as you know  to help spreading words among friends.

The risk is out there and we all can help. Just think about what happened in the Gulf of Mexico not too long ago! If anything would happen with these rigs, the coast from Songkla all the way up to Pattaya would be devastated and Thailand’s tourism industry would be in tatters.

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Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 28th June, 2012

Today's weather;

Both Koh Samui and Koh Tao enjoy lovely blue skies this morning, there are a few thin clouds around but overall it's blue, with some wind that came up and keeps things a bit cool. Current temp at 7am is 26.5C

The PADI IE on Koh Tao will be completed today, an update can be viewed later today on my dive blog and this evening we will be back home on Koh Samui again.

Koh Tao; turtle island, with part of Mae Haad harbor in the background

Yesterday saw a nice and warm day on both islands, Koh Samui and Koh Tao, plenty of sunshine and a max temp of 34C

The forecast shows a fair amount of wind for all 7 days ahead of us and some rain over 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; 27th June, 2012

Today's weather;

Koh Samui has a nice sunny sky this morning and it's looking good for another warm day ahead of us. Current temp is 26.3C at 7am

Here on Koh Tao, where I am with my 3 IDC candidates who are attending a PADI IE, it's similar, a nice blue sky with an occasional cloud in it. it looks like it's going to be hot again!

A view from Mae Haad beach on Koh Tao with Koh Nangyuan on the left

Yesterday saw a nice and hot day on both islands, Samui and Koh Tao. Max temp reached 32.3C

The forecast is not looking that great anymore, as of Saturday, the wind is picking up and some rain may come along with it. Most likely all tropical showers but it's most likely not going to be as sunny as it is right now.

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 March, 2012

Today's weather;

Koh Tao and Koh Samui are getting ready for another hot day. The skies are very blue this morning. Current temp at 7am is 27C

The busy Mae Haad harbor on Koh Tao

Yesterday saw a lovely and sunny day around Koh Tao and Koh Samui, although I didn't see that much of it since I was all afternoon in my room and in bed with an upset stomach. Max temp reached 32.2C

The PADI IE on Koh Tao has been completed yesterday and today I will be attending a PADI Course Director update and I will take the 3pm boat back to Samui later today!

The forecast for the next 7 days is looking a bit up and down, some days a bit more wind, some days a bit more cloudy but in general it should stay rather dry.

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 29th March, 2012

Today's weather;

A blue sky is shaping up over Koh Tao and Koh Samui and it looks like a nice and warm day ahead of us. Current temp at 7am is 26.9C

I will be on Koh Tao for another two days, first until the PADI IE will finish today and tomorrow afternoon I will take the 3pm ferry after a PADI Course Director Update. Check my dive blog for updates on both events.

The end of the day yesterday on Koh Tao

Yesterday was a splendid day, warm all day long and plenty of sunshine all over Koh Tao and Koh Samui. Max temp reached 31.8C

The next 7 days are supposed to be cloudy, in various degrees.

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 28th March, 2012

Today's weather;

Both Koh Tao, where I am for a PADI IE and Koh Samui have cloud covered skies and I don't think that we will get lots of sunshine today. Current temp at 7am is 26.2C

Moments before the rain starts on Koh Tao, yesterday

Yesterday started out lovely, with partly blue skies and sunny weather. During the afternoon a heavy cloud front showed up and Koh Tao had a short but heavy rain shower and Koh Samui had a less strong shower but it lasted a bit longer. On Koh Tao I saw two waterspouts just before the rain started, haven't seen them in years! Max temp reached 30.8C

The forecast is showing cloudy but mainly dry skies over the weekend, it will become less cloudy but the wind will pick up afterwards.

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 26th January, 2012

Today's weather;

The sky over Koh Tao and Koh Samui is looking good again with plenty of blue spots and just a few cloudy spots. Current temp at 7am is 27.2C

This afternoon I will take the ferry back to Koh Samui.

Port in Mae Haad, Koh Tao

Yesterday saw a dry day around Koh Samui and Koh Tao but it was cloudy all day long. Max temp reached 29C

The forecast is predicting strong wind and slight rain showers starting from Monday onward.

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 25th January, 2012

Today's weather;

Koh Samui and Koh Tao have a clouded sky this morning but it doesn't look like it will rain. Current temp at 7am is 24.5C

Tomorrow afternoon I will make my way back to Koh Samui again.

Koh Tao, view from the beach yesterday

Yesterday saw a very sunny day on both Koh Samui and Koh Tao. Max temp reached 29.7C

The forecast for the next 7 days looks good until Monday, when strong wind and rain is predicted.

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 19th August, 2011

Today's weather;

Back on Samui and the PADI IE on Koh Tao was very successful. My busy schedule continues with a late flight out to Bangkok tonight and a vary early flight to Bali in Indonesia where I will be teaching a PADI IDC until the end of the month on Gili Air.

The weather on Samui is not that great this morning, there's some heavy overcast but it's dry right now. Current temp at 7am is 25.5C

View during breakfast yesterday morning on Koh Tao

Yesterday started out hot and warm on both Samui and Koh Tao but around 5pm, shortly after I got back home, a few showers hit the island. Max temp reached 31.4C

Camille

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

Today's weather;

Samui and Koh Tao have nice blue skies with just a few fluffy clouds in it. Current temp at 7am is 26C and it promises to be a hot day!

Today the PADI IE will be completed and it will be back home for me this afternoon, tomorrow night it's off to Bangkok for a short night and the next morning I'll board an early flight to Bali again, starting a PADI IDC on Gili Air 21st August.

View over Koh Tao from my room

Yesterday saw a sunny and warm day over both Samui and Koh Tao. Only difference was that Koh Tao underwent a rain lashing around 11pm accompanied by thunder and lightning. Max temp reached 30.5C

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 17th August, 2011

Today's weather;

Just got back from my favorite bakery on Koh Tao, Zest and it's time to update the blog! Both Samui and Koh Tao have a splendid morning with blue skies and plenty of sunshine. Current temp at 7am is 25.6C

A new traffic circle building in Mae Haad on Koh Tao

Yesterday saw a beautiful, warm and sunny day on Koh Samui and Koh Tao. That is, up to about 5pm when I just wanted to start my first run on the turtle island and the flood gates just unleashed a massive, tropical rain shower for about an hour. Max temp reached 32.5C

Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 3rd April, 2011

Today's weather;

Samui woke up with another dry day to look forward to and although the sun isn't out right now, it should come out later today. Food is coming in, Big C and Tesco Lotus Chaweng have been re stocked and the markets have fish again because the fisherman are going out fishing. Current temp at 7am is 24.3C

Yesterday saw a dry day with some sunshine and repair work is in full swing, see yesterday's post. That's a good thing and I hope to be able to give more updates on clean up and repair work in progress soon. Most roads are dry or are drying up now. Max temp reached 28.6C

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Jet skis downtown Chaweng, roaming beach road, no jet ski scam recently on Samui!

The land roads to Samui are still blocked however and highway 44, between Surat Thani and Krabi, my gateway home has collapsed bridges and the old road north of Phuket is not an option since 4 meter floods are reported in Phun Pin, where Surat Thani's rail way station is. It may be possible of getting to Samui by making a big detour over Ranong. The roads from Chumpon to Surat is packed however by 100's of cars that can't move on and people are parked at the side of the road and on gas stations. It's going to be interesting to get back home again!

Flooding by night

Dear readers of my blog, I appreciate very much that you check in and that you are concerned about your upcoming trip and holiday to Koh Samui but please;

-Please keep in mind that I do NOT have lists of individual hotels and their current state. If I stumble over one or hear about one I will post it here on my blog.

-If you're planning to visit Koh Samui within a week or so, expect a damaged island with a lot of clean up and repair work going on. I'm sure that hotels that aren't affected will do their uttermost best to accommodate you but Samui won't be at it's prettiest! Everybody wants tourists to come back, beach clean ups will also be conducted.

-If you're planning to visit Samui around mid April, I would expect a lot of damage and debris been taken care of and your visit should be fine.

-Anybody planning on visiting towards the end of April or early May or even later, don't worry. Do not reschedule for November, that's usually Samui's rainy season!

Flooding in Khanom late March 2011

-As before, please support my blog with either donations, hitting the beer allowance buttons or keep booking your future hotel stays on Samui and around Thailand on my Samui hotel recommendation blog or Thailand hotel recommendation blog. Please bookmark them.

Koh Tao evacuation, picture by Neil van Niekerk

-For information about Koh Tao, check out Ayesha's blog on Koh Tao, she claims that all is fine on Koh Tao and they never had food or drinking water shortages and should be up for diving and business as usual later today!

For Koh Phangan updates check out the 'My Jungle life' blog for updates.

For Phuket updates, check out Jamie's Phuket weather blog.

On the HTMS Chakri Naruebet, evacuation from Koh Tao picture by Neil van Niekerk

Koh Lanta woke up under a lightly clouded sky but I expect the sun to burn through rather quickly and it should be a lovely day! Current temp at 7am is 24.2C

Koh Lanta has been lovely yesterday. During our dive trip of the current IDC on Lanta we had a flat ocean and got slightly sunburned in the face or if you weren't careful, your whole body. Max temp reached 29.3C

Camille