Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 2nd December – 8th December 2019

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 2^nd December – 8^th December 2019

Early Sunday morning and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 2nd December – 8th December 2019. 

I'm sitting in Cebu City in the Philippines right now. However, I should be back on Koh Samui later tonight. A long travelling day ahead. A long slow Sunday morning run of two hours already behind me.

The sky over Koh Samui is overcast but it's dry in Plai Laem for the time being. At 7am it's 26C and some parts around the island may have rain.

In Cebu City it's partially cloudy and current time at 8am it's 26.2C. Soon I will be making my way to the airport. A long day of travelling lays ahead of me.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 2^nd December – 8^th December 2019

The restaurants on site at the Namuang waterfall. Well worth stopping for and checking out the menu. Barbecued chicken and som tam always goes down well. With some sticky rice and a fresh coconut. 

Last week it rained almost every day, except Friday and Saturday. Maximum temperatures still hit 32C in the beginning of the week. The lowest temperature during the night time reached 20C

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 2^nd December – 8^th December 2019

Malapascua island in the Philippines. White beach. The most touristy part of the island. The Philippines are mostly catholic and you're reminded of that on a regular base, even on the beach.

The forecast for next week is windy until Monday. Rainy until Thursday morning. Good and mostly dry from Friday onward. Saturday the sun can make it's grande entrance again. Enjoy your time on the island. This rainy season was a very mild one compared to most other years that I am on the island.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 2^nd December – 8^th December 2019

Cebu City in the Philippines. Ayala shopping mall, the terraces. Brightly lit up and in a very festive mood.

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. 

Join me in a private dive trip with yours sincerely!

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

Welcome to December 2019

Welcome to December 2019

Welcome to December 2019 folks! The last month of this year! 

Typically the first two weeks of this month are not that great. The rainy season can roar it's ugly tail very well in that time frame. On the other hand, the second part of December tends be a lot better in general. The weather should start clearing up. There still may be a few rainy days, but the later we are in December, theoretically, the better the weather should be.

The last couple of years have been fairly classic December months. Real rainy season weather in the first half of the month. A fair to  nice second half of the month.

Welcome to December 2019

View over Bang Rak bay with Big Buddha. Taken from Lai Laem Soi 7, the road to the Six Senses Resort.

The first week of December is looking like a mild rainy season is about to hit. The wind is picking up and most days should have rain. Nothing too hard and it looks like not non stop. Considering we're in early December, not too shabby!

Welcome to December 2019

Malapascua in the Philippines. The day typhoon Kammuri (Tisoy) will make landfall at midnight. We have a strong wind, but the wind changed direction last night. This means that our bay at Thresher Cove Resort is now at the lee side! We should just be fine today. The typhoon is north of us. By the time it makes landfall, it should be upgraded to a hurricane scale 3 though.

Enjoy your time on the island. It's fairly quiet right now, but the closer we get to Christmas and New Year, the busier and crazier it will get.

Enjoy the island and it's neighbours and see you soon.

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. 

Join me in a private dive trip with yours sincerely! 

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; 25th November – 1st December 2019

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 25^th November – 1^st December 2019

It's another Sunday morning and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 25th November – 1st December 2019.

On Koh Samui we have a partially cloudy sky. At 8am the current temperature is 27C. Really enjoyable. Later today some rain may drift over the island though.

In the meantime, I'm still on Malapascua in the Philippines. A small island at the most northern tip of Cebu island. I completed my Sunday morning slow, long distance run. A nice and relaxing 2 hour run. It's 28C at 9am local time. Partially cloudy to cloudy and still nice. Over the next two days we're expecting a typhoon to hit the Philippines and we should be on the outskirts of this typhoon.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 25^th November – 1^st December 2019

Flash flood in Bophud, one of the well known hot spots on Samui. 

Last week was not so great on Koh Samui. At last the rainy season caught up with us and it rained almost every day. Still nothing like a more standard rainy season. However, not as nice as the previous November weeks. Maximum temperatures reached 32C and the lowest temperature dropped down to 22C. 

Still a fairly nice week, considering it's the last November week.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 25^th November – 1^st December 2019

This is how most roads on Malapascua look like. Especially near Thresher Cove Resort in the north eastern corner of the island, where I stay. Very idyllic.  Cars are not allowed on the island.

The forecast for the first December week.  The wind should pick up during the week. Regular light showers are expected throughout the week. Nothing too serious. Not like non stop rain, but a fairly wet week lies ahead of us. Still very good considering it's supposed to be the rainy season.

Enjoy your stay on Koh Samui or the surrounding islands!

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. 

Join me in a private dive trip with yours sincerely! 

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; 18th November – 24th November 2019

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 18^th November – 24^th November 2019

It's Sunday morning and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 18th November – 24th November 2019.

I'm in the Philippines right now. On the small island of Malapascua, which is at the northern point of Cebu island. I will be here for another two weeks. A PADI IDC is in the making here. The weather is grand in the mornings here but mostly cloudy in the afternoons. Occasionally a showers hits. Current temperature at 9am is 30C

In the meantime, back on Koh Samui it also looks lovely. at 8am local time we have a blue sky and the Celsius is working it's way up. Right now it's 27C. Expect an unexpected hot and dry day in late November!

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 18th November – 24th November 2019

The Imperial Boathouse has been under construction for well over a year by now. Last week I got a first glance at the entry area. Still a lot of work needs to be done!

Last week saw another a-typical November week in the Samui archipelago. We had a few sunny and hot days. On the other hand, we had a few rain showers on Tuesday en Wednesday as well. But nothing like during a typical rainy season. Maximum temperature last week reached 33C. The minimum temperature dipped down to 22C during the very late nights / early mornings.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 18th November – 24th November 2019

In front of my room on Malapascua in the Philippines. A small beach that is used for repairing local boats. As you can see, the boats are/have outriggers. A very different way of building boats compared to Thailand.

The tail end of this month might slowly show what the rainy season is like. Come Tuesday the wind starts to pick up and the rain starts to show up. Still nothing too serious but it looks like the nice a-typical November days are coming to an end.

If you are on the island, I hope you will enjoy it!

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. 

Join me in a private dive trip with yours sincerely! 

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

Goodbye to February 2019

Goodbye to February 2019

The second month of this year is already coming to an end, hence it's time to say Goodbye to February 2019. And what a February it was. Hardly any rain, lots of sunshine and partially cloudy to blue skies. As good as a February can get around Koh Samui.

This morning saw blue skies with a few scattered clouds and by 11am it's 30C. Don't get fooled though, it feels a lot warmer.

Goodbye to February 2019 

Maenam beach near Wat Phra Nha Lan and the Lomprayah ferry pier. Not Koh Samui nicest beach, the sand is rather grainy, but a nice and quiet beach.

February is about the best month to visit our island. The temperatures are nice without being too hot. Especially the last couple of days there has been a fair bit of wind which brings a cool breeze.

Goodbye to February 2019 

Bounty beach on Malapascua in the Philippines. The main beach stretch on Malapascua island. Here you can find most restaurants, dive shops and the like.

Most of this month I have spent in the Philippines. Specifically on Malapascua island, teaching a PADI IDC there. Good times were had but it's also good to be back home and enjoy the last bits of this fab month.

Hope you all had a good time on Samui during your stay and I'm looking forward to March coming on! The forecast for the first March week is looking good. Very similar weather were February ended, blue skies to partially clouded skies and no rain in sight.

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; 18th February 2019 – 24th February 2019

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 18^th February 2019 – 24^th February 2019

Sunday morning, long run in the bag and back home, it's time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 18th February 2019 – 24th February 2019.

It's nice and sunny around the island. There are just a few isolated clouds in the sky and the Great February holds on. Current temperature at 10am is 30C

It was a busy week, with lots of travelling. Leaving Malapascua in the Philippines for Cebu City. First off with a boat ride, followed by a 4 hour car ride. One night in Cebu city followed by a night near Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok. Friday morning I was back home, at last!

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 18th February 2019 – 24th February 2019; Plai Laem beach

Last week was a lovely February week around the island. Loads of sunshine and nice temperatures. Maximum reached 32C and the minimum hit 25C. February is a great month to visit Koh Samui! Proven year after year!

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 18th February 2019 – 24th February 2019; Sun rise in Malapascua in the Philippines

The forecast for the end of this month is looking great. Sunny to partially cloudy skies and no rain are predicted. Enjoy your stay on the island and be thankful for what you got. Diamond in the back, sunroof top, diggin' the scene with a gangsta lean!

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 18th February 2019 – 24th February 2019; A jeepney in the busy traffic jungle of Cebu City in the Philippines

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; 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; 4th February 2019 – 10th February 2019

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 4th February 2019 – 10th February 2019

It's Sunday morning and time for the Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 4th February 2019 – 10th February 2019.

It's just a quarter past nine in the morning on Koh Samui and we have a lovely blue sky pretty much all over the island. Current temperature is 29C and rising.

Back in the Philippines on Malapascua it's a quarter past ten and we also have a nice blue sky with a current temperature of 28C and rising. 

The PADI IDC here on Malapascua is in full swing. We have already passed the half way mark.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 4th February 2019 – 10th February 2019; Lovely scene in Wat Pra Nah Lan in Maenam.

Last week was a nice week with lots of sunshine and just a rare shower. Maximum temperature reached 31C and the minimum hit 25C. A very good and also very typical week for February on Koh Samui.

Koh Samui, Thailand weekly weather update; 4th February 2019 – 10th February 2019; One of the main roads on the small island of Malapascua in the Philippines. Small and sandy roads can be found all over the island, from South to North and from East to West. The longest road is not even 1km long, before it breaks off or goes over a trail road over a steep hill. Cars are not allowed on the island, only bicycles and motorbikes.

The forecast for next week is looking good. Monday through Thursday sees a little bit of increase in wind. On the other hand, it should be plenty of sunny skies again. Maybe a tropical shower on Tuesday. 

Enjoy the week to come!

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 daily weather update; 10th December, 2015

Today's weather;

It's nice and sunny with just a few clouds this morning over Koh Samui and it might stay this way for most of the day. A quick shower may still be possible during the morning. Current temp at 7am is 26C

This morning I find myself at Malapascua island in the Philippines, where I presented a Shark Guardian presentation last night. This morning it's nice and sunny out here and within an hour I will be on my way again, back to Cebu City. Current temp at 8am local time is 27C

The newly renovated and improved Secret Garden in Bang Rak

Yesterday saw a mixed bag around Koh Samui with sunshine but also with a little bit of rain. Max temp reached 30C

Building traditional boats or "banka's" as they are locally called, on Malapascua in the Philippines

The forecast in general sunnier skies with less clouds but that doesn't mean that the rain has completely gone, do expect occasional showers at various parts around the island.

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; 16th May, 2015

Today's weather;

It looks nice and sunny this morning over Koh Samui. Current temp at 7am is 28.2C

This morning I find myself back on Malapascua in the Philippines and it's nice and sunny here. Current temp at 8am local time is 28C

Wat Kunaram with the mummified remains of Phra Wihan Luang Por Daeng

Yesterday saw sunshine around Koh Samui but also some rain, our part of the island had some showers around 3pm. Max temp reached 32.7C

Sunrise on Malapascua in the Philippines just before 5am, on the way to Monad Shoal for a Thresher shark dive. I saw about 5 different Pelagic Thresher sharks. A great way to start the day

The forecast shows possibly a bit of rain tonight and some more overcast and chances of tropical showers come 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; 6th March, 2015

Today's weather;

Another nice blue sky is shaping up over Koh Samui this morning. Current temp at 6am is 28C

Today I'm on Malapascua in the Philippines, back after just over two years and I'm having breakfast under a blue sky with a few clouds in it. Current temp at 7am is 28C

Some food on displayed the Fisherman's Village weekly Friday's walking street

Yesterday saw a nice and sunny around Koh Samui with a max temp of 31C

Malapascua beach in the Philippines

The forecast is ever slightly changing with a breeze in the air over the next seven dasy and possibly some more clouds mid bext week.

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; 14th November, 2013

Today's weather;

It's a cloudy sky over Koh Samui this morning with plenty of clouds and during my early morning run there was plenty of rain for half an hour. Current temp at 7am is 27.2C

Please don't forget to have a look at the donation page for help to the local people on Malapascua island in the Philippines. I have many friends on this island and about 90% of all buildings on the island have been damaged or destroyed due to the impact of typhoon Haiyan / Yolanda. All help is welcome and needed.

The moon over Bang Po yesterday evening, during our dinner at Krua Bang Po

Yesterday saw a mixed bag day with some sunny moments and plenty of cloudy moments and a few rain drops. Max temp reached around 31C

The forecast predicts more wind and more rain with a serious monsoon type of weather towards the end of next week.

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

Typhoon Haiyan / Yolanda rages over Malapascua island in the Philippines

By now most of my readers will have heard, read or seen about the devastating effect that typhoon Haiyan or Yolanda as it's named in the Philippines, caused around the Philippines and especially around the Tacloban area.

In this post I like to highlight the damage that occurred on Malapascua island, a place I've visited a few times and where I conducted a few PADI IDC programs and hence I have a few friends there, that hopefully I can help with this post.

Photo courtesy of Edmund James Y Porter

The above and below pictures give an idea of the devastation on Malapascua and I hope you are willing to help by donating, so the good folks on Malapascua can rebuild their lives and their island.

There's a website for donations dedicated to Malapascua which can be found here and there's a Facebook page 'Help Malapascua'.

Photo courtesy of Edmund James Y Porter

The island is known in diver circles for the rare sightings of Thresher sharks that can be observed here. Over the years a thriving diving industry has been build up and has become a livelihood to many local people.

Photo courtesy of Edmund James Y Porter

Despite the devastation as shown on the pictures, first reports seem to indicate that no one was seriously injured on the island or was killed by the typhoon, which is great news, considering other footage from around the Philippines.

The roads are now also open all the way from Cebu City to Daanbantayan, where the boats leave for Malapascua. relief efforts are being set up and tomorrow the first help should arrive on the island.

Photo courtesy of Edmund James Y Porter

If you want to get in touch with someone on the island, SMART communications stated that most of their towers should be back up and running within 1-2 days from now, hopefully that will include Malapascua.

Photo courtesy of Edmund James Y Porter

My thoughts are with the people in the Philippines and especially with all my friends on Malapascua!

Photo courtesy of Edmund James Y Porter

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!

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 1st December, 2012

Today's weather;

There's a tiny and weak sun out on Samui, peeking around the clouds. Current temp at 7am is 26.4C

On Malapascua it's beaming with sunshine again, on my last day here. Current temp at 8am is 27C. This afternoon, after the PADI IE, I'm off to Cebu city for a late evening flight to Manila. Tomorrow morning I will participate in the Nike we run Manila 10km event and at 10.30 am it's off to Bangkok.

Fisherman on Malapascua beach taking care of their nets

Yesterday saw again some rain but not as much as before with a max temp of 29.5C

The forecast shows some rain tomorrow but it should slowly dry up and later next week the sun should break through 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; 30th November, 2012

Today's weather;

It's cloudy and wet this morning but each day progressively shows or has less rain. Current temp at Koh Samui at 7am is 27.4C

On Malapascua the nice weather keeps going strong although a regional tropical storm is predicted tit 5th December, but I will be well on my way to Khao Lak in Thailand by that time. Time is indeed running out here and Sunday I'm on my way back home again. Current temp at 8am local time is 27C

A procession of the local school on Malapascua with all students

Yesterday saw half as much rain came down compared to the previous day. Still wet but with dry spells now. Max temp reached 28C

The forecast show hard rain during the evening, almost dry tomorrow, hard rain Sunday morning and after that it really should start to ease up, cloudy, but mostly dry. Seeing is believing though!

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

Goodbye to November 2012

Time really flies and this November has come to an end.

Up until the last week of this month, it was a really nice November with plenty of sunshine and great weather but rather unexpectedly the rainy season weather struck a few days ago with some heavy rain in 3 or 4 consecutive days.

Now it's slowly easing up, still wet days but mot as much rain and some breaks in-between the rain.

A beautifully crafted door at the Guan Yu shrine in Hua Thanon

So much for the weather, it's been a busy month for me, coming straight out of Indonesia and I moved onto the Philippines, where I currently am writing this.

I'm looking forward to December and the holidays go along with this month.

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; 29th November, 2012

Today's weather;

It's dry this morning around Koh Samui but with overcast and the roads are still wet. Current temp at 7am is 25C

On Malapascua in the Philippines, it's blue skies and sunshine, once more. Current temp at 8am local time is 27C
This morning I went for the early morning dive, departure at 4.45am and saw about a dozen Thresher sharks. Later today the PADI IE will kick off on Malapascua, around 4pm.

My wife and the children went to Wat Plai Laem yesterday evening to float their kratongs

Yesterday saw once more a bit of rain around Samui hut the evening was dry. Around 45mm came down during the daytime, worthy of an average monsoon day. Max tempm reached 28.2C

The forecast is looking, until the weekend heavy overcast but a lot direr and after the weekend almost completely dry and who knows, maybe a sunbeam or two 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; 28th November, 2012

Today's weather;

It's still raining around Samui but not as much as yesterday, although all night it was wet. Current temp at 7am is 24.7C, cold if you live as long as I do on the island!

Today is Loy Kratong so time to get your Kratongs a float.

On Malapascua it's beautiful again, blue skies and sunshine a plenty! Current temp at 8am local time is 27C

Today I'm out on the boats and will go for a couple of dives around the island.

Downtown Malapascua the roosters are kept in the open

Yesterday about half the rain come down compared to the previous day, 'only' 57mm came down. Max temp reached 28C and overall the roads dealt well with the water abundance. Most major roads had just larger puddles than usual and flash floods were rather marginal or not around at all.

The forecast shows easing up of the rain and over the weekend the wind calms down as well, just to pick up again come Monday. The expected rain is a lot less though than the last couple of days.

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Camille

Koh Samui, Thailand daily weather update; 27th November, 2012

Today's weather;

It's raining on Koh Samui and it has rained pretty much for 24 hours on an end, non stop. This is the monsoon in full swing and all it's glory. Current temp at 7am is 26.1C

On Malapascua in the Philippines on the other hand, we're enjoying another sunny morning with a beautiful blue sky. Current temp at 8am local time is 27C with daytime temperatures around 31C

The Philippines is expecting a tropical storm over the weekend, strength and direction of the storm will become clearer over the next couple of days. Hopefully my return to Bangkok on 2nd December will not be affected.

The PADI IDC has been completed yesterday and today and tomorrow we will complete a couple of other instructor related courses, nice and easy going before on 29th November the exams will start.

Plenty of flooded roads yesterday all around the island

Yesterday saw rain all day long, during the heaviest downpour about 70mm came down in just 3 hours, that's a lot! In total 100mm came down yesterday, that can compete with the best, unfortunately. Max temp reached 27.7C

Our children didn't go to school and today school is closed or at least classes are cancelled.

Heavy downpour all day long yesterday around Koh Samui

The forecast shows some easing up on the rain today although there will be rain but not so strong anymore. The wind is picking up though. Come Sunday things should slowly turn around again and cloud cover and wind is supposed to become more favorable.

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 November, 2012

Today's weather;

It's raining all around Koh Samui this morning and it looks it may last a while today. Current temp at 7am is 25.6C

On Malapascua on the other hand, the sun is out, light and bright, once more. During the daytime we do get occasional cloud formations passing by but it remains dry. Current temp at 8am local time is 27C.

The next couple of days a storm may brew up in the Philippines but it's not known yet what direction it's going to take, we can only hope it won't head for us!

View at one of the dive sites on Malapascua, appropriately called 'The Lighthouse'

Yesterday saw rain all day long around the island and it was a monsoon like day on Samui. Max temp reached 28.7C

The forecast predicts more rain during the morning and early afternoon hours around Samui but the remaining days of this week should still see lots of cloud cover but apparently a lot less rain.

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