Best time to visit: December to August. For Samui, the rain season—or wet season—means you can expect heavy rain for 30 - 60 minutes daily, mostly in the afternoon, while the rest of the day is usually sunny and hot. The average temperature ranges from 77 degrees Fahrenheit to 84 degrees Fahrenheit.
Culture: Koh Samui is one of the best places to celebrate not one, but three New Year’s celebrations. January 1 marks the New Year’s celebrations for Europeans. February 28 is the Chinese New Year. April 13 is the official first day of the Thai calendar marked by the Songkran Festival. On Koh Samui, the Songkran Festival is marked by the tradition of sat nam: throwing chilled water on unsuspecting pedestrians. Local attractions The Na Tian Butterfly Garden has numerous species of butterflies, rare insects, and a bee house that allows visitors to observe the activities of bees. There are a wide range of dive facilities on Koh Samui. There are also tours available for snorkeling and fishing excursions. Traveling to Koh Samui There are direct flights From Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) to Samui by Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways. Also available to travelers are ferries that provide sea transfer from the Donsak Pier of Suratthani. The Seatran Ferry arrives at the Nathon Pier while the Raja Ferry arrives less than 5 km from Nikki Beach Koh Samui at the Lipa Noi Pier. |
 
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