Hat Lamai
Historical Site Popular Koh Samui beach known for nightlife
Lamai Beach on Koh Samui pairs a broad sandy bay with seafood eateries, bars and day‑trip boat departures; swimmers, rock‑formation sightseers and evening crowds come for food, nightlife and beach activity.
Hat Lamai is the sandy shoreline that serves the town of Lamai on the southeast coast of Koh Samui, Surat Thani Province, Thailand. It is one of the island’s principal resort beaches and forms the seaside edge of the town.
A continuous beachfront runs along the town with hotels, restaurants and small commercial streets immediately inland. The beach is used for swimming, sunbathing and shoreline dining; local services and shops are concentrated along the main road behind the sand.
The area developed from a traditional coastal settlement into a tourist centre in the late 20th century, with accommodation and amenities added progressively. Today the beach functions as the focal point for Lamai’s visitor infrastructure.
The beach sits on Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand, on the island’s southeastern shore. The island’s main airport and ferry connections serve visitors bound for Lamai.
- Location note: Located on the southeast coast of Koh Samui, the beach fronts the town of Lamai and its resort strip.
- Best time to visit: Best months for calm sea and lower rainfall are the island dry season, roughly November to April.
How to Get to Hat Lamai #
Lamai Beach is about a 20-30 minute drive from Ko Samui Airport and roughly 10-15 minutes from Chaweng by car or local songthaew (shared taxi). Walking from nearby accommodation areas is common; follow signs toward Lamai or the Hin Ta/Hin Yai rock formations.
Tips for Visiting Hat Lamai #
- Go late afternoon to see Lamai's shoreline at its most luminous and to avoid the midday heat and crowds.
- Walk east toward the Hin Ta and Hin Yai rock formations - the seaside sculptures are a short local landmark and make good photos outside sunrise and sunset hours.
Best Time to Visit Hat Lamai #
Best from December to March for dry skies and calm seas; shoulder seasons are quieter but more unpredictable.
Weather & Climate near Hat Lamai #
Hat Lamai's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 24°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1681 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 (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 35°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 35°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (84 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 (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (263 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (427 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (201 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
