Hat Bang Rak
Beach Small coastal beach in southern Thailand
Bang Rak Beach on Koh Samui sits beside piers and seafood stalls, with views toward the island’s Big Buddha. Travelers use the area as a transport hub and a base for boat trips and casual beach dining.
Hat Bang Rak is a coastal beach area on the northeastern shore of Koh Samui island, commonly referred to as Big Buddha Beach due to the nearby temple.
The beach developed alongside Koh Samui’s growth as a tourist destination and has many small-scale resorts and commercial establishments serving visitors.
The beach is located on Koh Samui in Surat Thani Province, on the northeastern side of the island facing the Gulf of Thailand.
- Also called Big Buddha Beach: Often called Big Buddha Beach, it sits on the northeastern coast of Koh Samui and is close to the island's Big Buddha shrine and local ferry services.
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Hat Bang Rak's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1675 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 35°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (265 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (421 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (195 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
