Koh Samui beaches in January

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Local impressions & editorial overview

📍 In the Gulf of Thailand off Surat Thani province 🏝️ Tropical island with developed infrastructure and beaches ✅ Best for: Beachgoers, families, luxury travelers and nightlife fans ❌ Avoid if: You seek remote untouched nature or quiet isolation

What to expect from beaches in Koh Samui in January based on 6 reports

🌊 Calm water ☀️ Sunny & warm 🧯 Low jellyfish risk 🏖️ Clean sand 💧 Clean water 👁️ Clear water 🤫 Quiet & peaceful 🍽️ Food & drinks nearby 🛏️ Sunbeds available 🚿 Basic facilities 🏝️ Secluded spots

🏖️ Koh Samui Main Beaches in January

Ban Tai

Ban Tai

Ban Tai Beach: quiet, local, rocky, near Big Buddha, few tourists.

 Bang Kao

Bang Kao

long, quiet, with local atmosphere, for total relax without the crowds

 Bang Makham

Bang Makham

A tiny, hidden, rocky cove near Big Buddha, very local and quiet.

 Bang Po

Bang Po

Bang Po Beach: quiet, scenic, with soft sand and calm waters.

Often windy
Bang Rak

Bang Rak

Busy ferry pier, shallow water. Views, local vibe.

Crystal clear water Calm water
Bo Phut

Bo Phut

Historic Fisherman’s Village beach. Modern shops, nice sand.

Often crowded
Chaweng

Chaweng

The island's longest, most famous, and vibrant beach.

 Chaweng Noi

Chaweng Noi

A serene cove with an tranquil ambiance, against a backdrop of hills

 Crystal Bay

Crystal Bay

exceptionally clean, serene, untouched natural beauty.

 Laem Yai

Laem Yai

A peaceful, local, and undeveloped beach on the remote northwest tip.

 Lamai

Lamai

beach with great dining, nightlife, and iconic rocky scenery

 Lipa Noi

Lipa Noi

A serene west coast beach famous for its stunning sunset views.

 Maenam

Maenam

Famous north shore beach. Peaceful, long, great views.

 Nathon

Nathon

Functional port town beach on west coast, great for ferry sunsets.

Calm water
Natien

Natien

A quiet, local, undeveloped beach on Samui's peaceful northeast coast.

 Thongson

Thongson

golden sand, calm shallow water, and peaceful, local atmosphere.

📍 Koh Samui beaches in January by crowd level ▼

All months Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
by crowd level by wind level by wave height by water clarity by water cleanliness by sand cleanliness by natural shade by available sunbeds by noise level by animals by beach & water hazards

📍 Koh Samui Overview

📍 Type
Remote Island
🌧️ Best Season
Dec–Apr
📶 Internet
Reliable
🏪 Amenities
Full
🏥 Medical
Hospital nearby
📏 Size
229 km²

Most Common Conditions in January

All months Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

All data extracted from public sources. Updated: January 2024.

☀️ Sky condition
Partly cloudy
5/6 reports
💨 Wind
Light
4/6 reports
🌊 Wave Height
Calm (<0.1 m)
4/6 reports
💧 Water Clarity
Clear
2/6 reports
🚯 Water Cleanliness
Clean
4/6 reports
🏊 Swimming Safety
Safe
2/6 reports
🏖️ Sand Cleanliness
Good
3/6 reports
👥 Crowd Level
Few people
4/6 reports
🧍 Visitor Type
International tourists
5/6 reports
🌳 Available Shade
Moderate
3/6 reports
🛏️ Sunbeds available
Yes
3/6 reports
🚻 Toilets working
Yes
1/6 reports
🍔 Food/Drink available
Yes
6/6 reports
🐾 Animals
None
3/6 reports
🔊 Noise
Quiet
5/6 reports
🌡️ Air Temp
28°C
avg from 6 reports
🌊 Water Temp
28°C
avg from 6 reports
Conditions shown represent the most frequently observed values across all verified reports for Koh Samui in January. BeachReviewGuide.com provides machine-readable, video-verified beach condition reports for Koh Samui. Details in dataset description.

📹 Latest 5 Reports (out of 6)

January 2024 👤 Party Walker
🌡️ Air Temp: 28☀️ Sky condition: Partly cloudy💨 Wind: Light🌊 Water Temp: 28🌊 Wave Height: Light (0.1–0.2 m)💧 Water Clarity: Clear🚯 Water Cleanliness: Clean🏊 Swimming Safety: Safe🏖️ Sand Cleanliness: Good👥 Crowd Level: Crowded🧍 Visitor Type: International tourists🌳 Available Shade: Moderate🛏️ Sunbeds available: Yes🍔 Food/Drink available: Yes🐾 Animals: None🔊 Noise: Quiet
🏖️ Bo Phut
January 2023 👤 DaisyRoutes
🌡️ Air Temp: 28☀️ Sky condition: Cloudy💨 Wind: Calm🌊 Water Temp: 28🌊 Wave Height: Calm (<0.1 m)🏖️ Sand Cleanliness: Some trash👥 Crowd Level: Few people🧍 Visitor Type: International tourists🍔 Food/Drink available: Yes🐾 Animals: Stray dogs🔊 Noise: Quiet
🏖️ Nathon
January 2022 👤 Koh Samui, Thailand #Nofilter
🌡️ Air Temp: 28☀️ Sky condition: Partly cloudy💨 Wind: Light🌊 Water Temp: 28🌊 Wave Height: Calm (<0.1 m)💧 Water Clarity: Crystal clear🚯 Water Cleanliness: Clean🏊 Swimming Safety: Safe🏖️ Sand Cleanliness: Good👥 Crowd Level: Few people🧍 Visitor Type: International tourists🍔 Food/Drink available: Yes🐾 Animals: Stray dogs🔊 Noise: Quiet
🏖️ Bang Rak
January 2022 👤 Nomad jack abroad
🌡️ Air Temp: 28☀️ Sky condition: Partly cloudy💨 Wind: Light🌊 Water Temp: 28🌊 Wave Height: Calm (<0.1 m)💧 Water Clarity: Clear🚯 Water Cleanliness: Clean🏖️ Sand Cleanliness: Good👥 Crowd Level: Few people🧍 Visitor Type: International tourists🌳 Available Shade: Moderate🛏️ Sunbeds available: Yes🍔 Food/Drink available: Yes🍴 Food Min: 990.0🍴 Food Max: 1500.0🔊 Noise: Quiet
🏖️ Bang Rak
January 2022 👤 Koh Samui, Thailand #Nofilter
🌡️ Air Temp: 28☀️ Sky condition: Partly cloudy💨 Wind: Moderate🌊 Water Temp: 28🌊 Wave Height: Light (0.1–0.2 m)💧 Water Clarity: Slightly cloudy🚯 Water Cleanliness: Clean🏖️ Sand Cleanliness: Some trash👥 Crowd Level: Few people🧍 Visitor Type: International tourists🌳 Available Shade: Moderate🛏️ Sunbeds available: Yes🚻 Toilets working: Yes🍔 Food/Drink available: Yes🐾 Animals: None🔊 Noise: Quiet
🏖️ Bang Po

🏨 Where to Stay on Koh Samui

Koh Samui offers a wide range of accommodation — from budget and mid-range hotels to luxury beachfront resorts. Booking in advance is essential during high season (Dec–Apr).

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