When to go · Ko Tao
Ko Tao in January
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov (choppy seas, visibility down to about 5 m); Dec–Mar and Jul–Aug are peak and can book out.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 24°C75°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- High
- Thailand overall
- Prices
- High
- Thailand overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Ko Tao
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov (choppy seas, visibility down to about 5 m); Dec–Mar and Jul–Aug are peak and can book out.
Weather in January
- Ko TaoHighs around 30 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 6 daysHighs around 86 °F, lows around 75 °F, rain on about 6 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Thailand overall
- High
- Prices · Thailand overall
- High
Thailand overall: Cool and dry nearly everywhere: the easiest month; book islands and Chiang Mai early.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen