The best time of year to go to Koh Phangan depends on the individual. Most travelers visit during the hottest and driest seasons while others prefer going when the island is less crowed. Most repeat visitors to the island swear the best time of the year to go to Koh Phangan is during the months of February to August when the climate is at its warmest and when the best parties in all of Thailand take place.
While many swear by the February to August rule, many other seasoned travelers will tell you the best time of the year to go to Koh Phangan is August because as things are just hitting their peak, businesses are at full throttle, and the weather is pristine perfect. August is also a great time scuba diving on Koh Phangan because the beaches and coral reefs are in their prime. The water clarity is amazing, and the wildlife is easy to spot.
Many will tell you the best time of the year to go to Koh Phangan is during Full Moon Party season. Full Moon Party is Koh Phangan's claim to fame, and nearly seven thousands revelers visit during every Full Moon Party. With amazing dancing, the greatest parties, and some of the best fire eating anywhere in the world, lots swear by the fact that Full Moon Party is the best time of year to go to Koh Phangan.
Other seasoned visitors tend to think the months between October and December is the best time of the year to go to Koh Phangan because there are not as many tourists. These months can be windy and rainy, but if you are looking for a more peaceful experience on Koh Phangan, then this is the best time of the year to go to Koh Phangan.
phil russell
Good place with a lot of unique tours and a drive to make Phi Phi Island tourism sustainable with his coral seeding program. Great work
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