Green season in the national parks
August
Khao Sok's rainforest and lakes are lush and quiet. Bring leech socks, a rain jacket and quick-dry trekking clothes.
Highs33°C (91°F)
Lows26°C (79°F)
Rainy days~16
Daylight12.5 h
CrowdsModerate
August averages for Bangkok. Source
August is wet in Bangkok and the Andaman coast, but Koh Samui is at its best. Quick-dry clothes, waterproof sandals and mosquito repellent.
☀️ By day
Light quick-dry clothes, a rain jacket and waterproof sandals.
🌙 Evening
Breathable outfits and insect repellent.
What's on in August
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Koh Samui's best month
August
Calm seas and sunshine on the Gulf side. Beachwear and a light cover-up are all you need.
August packing essentials
Your August outfit list
- Quick-dry dressQuick-dry long kurtiShop Amazon ↗
- Quick-dry trousersShop Amazon ↗
- Breathable topsShop Amazon ↗
- Packable rain jacketShop Amazon ↗
- Waterproof sandalsShop Amazon ↗
- SwimwearFull-coverage swimwearShop Amazon ↗
- Quick-dry shirtsShop Amazon ↗
- Quick-dry shortsShop Amazon ↗
- Lightweight trousersShop Amazon ↗
- Packable rain jacketShop Amazon ↗
- Waterproof sandalsShop Amazon ↗
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Dress code
- Temples and the Grand Palace: shoulders and knees covered, no see-through tops, ripped jeans or (at the Grand Palace) tight leggings.
- Shoes come off before entering temples and many homes and shops — slip-on sandals are best.
- Swimwear is for the beach and pool only; cover up in town.