Climate Change Chart of Koh Samui, Thailand
Comprehensive Climate Change Chart of Koh Samui, Thailand: Monthly Averages and Impact Trends
For Koh Samui, Thailand, the climate data compare 1940–1950 with 2013–2023.
Across calendar months, the unweighted mean difference in monthly mean temperature is +1.36 °C, while the largest monthly increase was in August, at +1.84 °C. These figures describe average conditions for each calendar month, not daytime highs or a continuous change between the reference periods.
Overview of climate changes
Temperature changes
Across calendar months, the unweighted mean difference in monthly mean temperature is +1.36 °C, while the largest monthly increase was in August, at +1.84 °C. These figures describe average conditions for each calendar month, not daytime highs or a continuous change between the reference periods.
Changes in rainfall
Mean daily rainfall averaged across calendar months had a difference of -0.97 mm/day. The largest monthly decrease was in October, at -3.10 mm/day, whereas January recorded the largest increase, at +2.12 mm/day. These are differences in daily averages, not monthly rainfall totals, and the overall mean does not imply the same change in every month.
Changes in sunshine duration
Mean daily sunshine duration had an unweighted calendar-month mean difference of -0.03 hours/day. The largest monthly decrease was in November, at -0.32 hours/day, while the largest increase was in March, at +0.24 hours/day. The contrast between these monthly differences is more informative than treating the small overall mean as a description of every month.
Climate Change Data Overview for Koh Samui, Thailand
Explore the comprehensive climate change data for Koh Samui, Thailand. This detailed table provides valuable insights into temperature variations, precipitation levels, and seasonal changes influenced by climate change, helping you understand the unique weather patterns of this region.
Temperature °C
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.49 | 26.49 | 1.01 |
| Feb | 26.00 | 26.83 | 0.84 |
| Mar | 26.95 | 27.86 | 0.90 |
| Apr | 27.25 | 28.74 | 1.49 |
| May | 27.23 | 28.93 | 1.70 |
| Jun | 27.16 | 28.70 | 1.54 |
| Jul | 26.72 | 28.39 | 1.67 |
| Aug | 26.47 | 28.31 | 1.84 |
| Sep | 26.09 | 27.72 | 1.63 |
| Oct | 25.72 | 27.09 | 1.37 |
| Nov | 25.60 | 26.86 | 1.26 |
| Dec | 25.48 | 26.56 | 1.09 |
| ⌀ Month | 26.35 | 27.71 | 1.36 |
Sunshine (h) / day
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10.40 | 10.15 | -0.25 |
| Feb | 10.61 | 10.66 | 0.05 |
| Mar | 10.63 | 10.87 | 0.24 |
| Apr | 10.64 | 10.43 | -0.20 |
| May | 10.54 | 10.35 | -0.19 |
| Jun | 9.58 | 9.72 | 0.15 |
| Jul | 9.44 | 9.15 | -0.29 |
| Aug | 9.44 | 9.51 | 0.07 |
| Sep | 8.47 | 8.59 | 0.12 |
| Oct | 8.43 | 8.61 | 0.18 |
| Nov | 8.63 | 8.31 | -0.32 |
| Dec | 9.30 | 9.33 | 0.03 |
| ⌀ Month | 9.67 | 9.64 | -0.03 |
Rain (mm) / day
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.63 | 3.75 | 2.12 |
| Feb | 1.87 | 1.63 | -0.23 |
| Mar | 2.23 | 1.12 | -1.11 |
| Apr | 4.25 | 4.22 | -0.03 |
| May | 5.37 | 3.69 | -1.68 |
| Jun | 4.39 | 2.77 | -1.62 |
| Jul | 4.71 | 3.26 | -1.45 |
| Aug | 5.33 | 2.98 | -2.36 |
| Sep | 7.38 | 4.73 | -2.65 |
| Oct | 10.29 | 7.19 | -3.10 |
| Nov | 9.61 | 9.33 | -0.29 |
| Dec | 5.32 | 6.12 | 0.80 |
| ⌀ Month | 5.20 | 4.23 | -0.97 |
Snow (mm) / day
| Month | ⌀ 1940 - 1950 | ⌀ 2013 - 2023 | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Feb | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Mar | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Apr | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| May | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jun | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jul | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Aug | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Sep | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Oct | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nov | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dec | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| ⌀ Month | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |