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Weather on Koh Phangan Island
Koh Phangan Weather
On Koh Phangan Island the dry season lasts for two months, March and April, but there is still the possibility of ‘mango showers’. (The dry season is mango season.) During these two months the weather is really hot. It rains the most on the island during October and November at which time the mosquitoes can become a problem. It doesn’t rain all the time during the rainy season. In fact, on most days you will see some sunshine. It is hot even when cloudy, and you can still be sunburnt if it is overcast.
Seasonal variations at Horizon Thai Boxing Camp
At Haad Tien Bay our life is very much affected by the weather, particularly the state of the sea as access to the bay is by boat. Koh Phangan sees the SW monsoon during July to October. We may see rain during this time but the sea remains calm and there are plenty of boats. From mid-October to January or February we get the NE monsoon. This change of wind direction means the wind is coming straight off the sea into the bay so we see relatively rough seas on the east side of the island, and it can be very windy during storms. Rough seas mean a longer journey to the bay by boat and less frequent taxi boats. Benefits of visiting us at this time include the cooler weather and the fact that it is very quiet at the camp; so you will receive plenty of personal attention from our instructors. Despite the rough seas January and February are busy as there are many tourists on the island at this time and there is not much rain. March and April are very hot. There is no rain or wind at this time and the sea is like a mill pond. The bay looks stunning at this time but for some the heat can be stifling.
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