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 at a Glance#
About Hat Bang Rak#
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.
Weather & Climate near Hat Bang Rak#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 24° - 30° | 27° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.5h |
| February | Excellent | 24° - 30° | 30° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 11.7h |
| March | Very Good | 25° - 32° | 32° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.1 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Good | 25° - 33° | 34° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 1.9 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.2h |
| May | Acceptable | 25° - 33° | 35° | 129 mm | overcast | 78% | 1.6 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.4h |
| June | Good | 25° - 32° | 34° | 89 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.7 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.5h |
| July | Good | 25° - 32° | 34° | 90 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.9 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.5h |
| August | Acceptable | 25° - 32° | 34° | 100 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.2 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.3h |
| September | Acceptable | 24° - 32° | 32° | 125 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.8 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Good | 24° - 31° | 31° | 265 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.4 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.8h |
| November | Good | 24° - 30° | 27° | 421 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.6h |
| December | Good | 23° - 29° | 26° | 195 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.5h |
