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Surat Thani

Region · 🇹🇭 Thailand
Population 1,067,726
Area 13,496 km²
Time zone Asia/Bangkok
Official website www.suratthani.go.th
Surat Thani

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Surat Thani Province's Absolute Essentials

Surat Thani Province encompasses a diverse range of landscapes, from the limestone karsts and emerald waters of Cheow Lan Lake to the bustling beaches of Koh Samui. Spiritual landmarks include the 12-meter-tall golden Big Buddha at Wat Phra Yai and the 18-armed Guanyin statue at Wat Plai Laem. Natural attractions feature the granite formations of Hin Ta and Hin Yai, while Koh Tao offers snorkeling at Mango Bay and panoramic vistas from the John-Suwan Mountain Viewpoint. This selection highlights the region's historical temples, mountain gardens, and coastal geography.

15 places
Dan Taylor from London, UK / CC BY 2.0

Top Beaches and Bays

This collection features the primary coastal destinations across Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan, and Ko Tao in the Gulf of Thailand. It spans from the high-energy nightlife hubs of Chaweng and Haad Rin to the specialized diving bays of Ko Tao, such as Mango Bay and Hin Wong. The list includes diverse geological features like the sandbar at Mae Haad and the sheltered snorkeling reefs of Haad Salad and Ao Tanote.

17 places
Per Meistrup / CC BY-SA 3.0

Serene Buddhist Temples

This collection showcases the diverse Buddhist architecture of Surat Thani, from the 12-meter golden Big Buddha on Ko Phan to the intricate red clay carvings of Wat Sila Ngu. The list includes unique sites like Wat Khunaram, home to a mummified monk, and the lakeside Wat Plai Laem with its 18-armed Guanyin statue. On the mainland, Wat Suanmok offers a forest monastery environment for meditation, while cave and waterfall temples like Wat Hin Lad provide peaceful settings integrated into the natural landscape.

13 places
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Island Waterfalls and Caves

This collection spans the islands of Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, as well as the mainland limestone karsts of Khao Sok National Park. It features diverse natural sites ranging from the 18-meter cascades of Namuang to the ancient coral-like rock formations within Cheow Lan Lake’s caves. The list includes forest monasteries like Wat Hin Lad, multi-tiered falls in Tai Rom Yen National Park, and secluded coastal cascades accessible primarily by boat.

14 places
Peytaud Eric / CC-BY-SA

Scenic Viewpoints and Peaks

This collection features diverse vantage points across Surat Thani, spanning Ko Samui, Ko Tao, and the mountainous mainland. Coastal sites like the John-Suwan Mountain Viewpoint offer panoramas of twin bays, while inland peaks like Khao Chali and Khao Nam Khao provide views over the dense jungle and limestone karsts of the Klong Phanom region. The list includes cultural landmarks such as the mountaintop Pra Putta Teepangkorn statue and Wat Hin Lad, a forest monastery integrated into a waterfall landscape.

15 places

Surat Thani — Map

Surat Thani — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: February

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Typical weather in January

Good
  • 24° · extremes 22°–25°
  • 23° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in February

Great
  • 25° · extremes 22°–26°
  • 23° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in March

Great
  • 26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 23°–27°
  • 24° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 27° (feels like 29°) · extremes 24°–29°
  • 25° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • 30°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 27° (feels like 29°) · extremes 24°–29°
  • 25° at night
  • 26 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 31°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in June

Fair
  • 26° (feels like 28°) · extremes 23°–28°
  • 25° at night
  • 24 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 30°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Fair
  • 26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 23°–27°
  • 24° at night
  • 26 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 30°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in August

Fair
  • 26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 23°–27°
  • 24° at night
  • 25 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in September

Fair
  • 26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 23°–27°
  • 24° at night
  • 27 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 25° (feels like 27°) · extremes 23°–26°
  • 24° at night
  • 29 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in November

Fair
  • 25° (feels like 26°) · extremes 23°–26°
  • 24° at night
  • 25 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 29°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in December

Good
  • 25° (feels like 24°) · extremes 22°–26°
  • 23° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Light breeze
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2); NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5; NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Thai Baht THB ฿ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
191 Police
Electricity
Type A / Type B / Type C / Type O
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Thai
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+66
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Tours & Activities

Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Surat Thani
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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