When to go · Ko Samet

Ko Samet in March

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry, cooler, busiest weekends)). Across Thailand: Hot; northern burning season makes Chiang Mai air bad. Beaches both coasts are good.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C); average high / low
Rain days: 4
Crowds: Medium; Thailand overall
Prices: Medium; Thailand overall

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Verdict

MixedThailand month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry, cooler, busiest weekends)). Across Thailand: Hot; northern burning season makes Chiang Mai air bad. Beaches both coasts are good.

Is another month better than March?

March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in March

Long-term averages

Ko SametHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 4 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Thailand overall: Medium
Prices · Thailand overall: Medium

Thailand overall: Hot; northern burning season makes Chiang Mai air bad. Beaches both coasts are good.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ko Samet, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Mar: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Mar: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 4
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Mar: Medium
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Jan: 0

March: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry, cooler, busiest weekends)). Across Thailand: Hot; northern burning season makes Chiang Mai air bad. Beaches both coasts are good.

January: Inside Ko Samet's best window: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler, busiest weekends).

Ko Samet: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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