Koh Samui beaches in May

Thailand • Popular island with palm-fringed beaches and luxury resorts

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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 May based on a single report

🌊 Calm water ☀️ Sunny & warm 🧯 Low jellyfish risk 💧 Clean water 👁️ Clear water 🏝️ Secluded spots 🗑️ Littered sand

🏖️ Koh Samui Main Beaches in May

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

Calm water
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.

 Bang Rak

Bang Rak

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

 Bo Phut

Bo Phut

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

 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.

 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 May by crowd level ▼

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📍 Koh Samui Overview

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

Most Common Conditions in May

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

All data extracted from public sources. Updated: May 2019.

☀️ Sky condition
Partly cloudy
1/1 reports
💨 Wind
Light
1/1 reports
🌊 Wave Height
Calm (<0.1 m)
1/1 reports
💧 Water Clarity
Clear
1/1 reports
🚯 Water Cleanliness
Clean
1/1 reports
🏖️ Sand Cleanliness
Some trash
1/1 reports
👥 Crowd Level
Empty
1/1 reports
🐾 Animals
None
1/1 reports
🌡️ Air Temp
29°C
avg from 1 reports
🌊 Water Temp
30°C
avg from 1 reports
Conditions shown represent the most frequently observed values across all verified reports for Koh Samui in May. BeachReviewGuide.com provides machine-readable, video-verified beach condition reports for Koh Samui. Details in dataset description.

📹 Reports (1)

May 2019 👤 My Koh Samui Thailand Florenz der Auswanderer
🌡️ Air Temp: 29☀️ Sky condition: Partly cloudy💨 Wind: Light🌊 Water Temp: 30🌊 Wave Height: Calm (<0.1 m)💧 Water Clarity: Clear🚯 Water Cleanliness: Clean🏖️ Sand Cleanliness: Some trash👥 Crowd Level: Empty🐾 Animals: None
🏖️ Bang Kao

🏨 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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