The climate at Golden Buddha Beach is typical of southern Thailand. There is a dry season starting in November and ending in May, and a wet season starting in May and ending in October. The rainiest month is September, and the driest is February.

Many vistors enjoy coming in the monsoon. The Tourism Authority is now promoting this as the "Green Season", and indeed it is characterized by lush foliage. During the monsoon season, it rarely rains continuously for an entire day. There are showers, followed by dry period when the sky is so clear you can see islands over 50 kilometers to the West. Often the downpours are followed by glistening blue skies and colorful sunsets. Golden Buddha Beach is one of the coolest places in Thailand during the hot season. Temperatures are considerably lower than those in Bangkok and the North, and cooling ocean breezes blow across the isthmus. For more details, refer to the following chart:

Month Range of Temp. ( C) Rainfall (cm) Rainy Days
Jan. 32-18 3 1
Feb. 35-19 0 0
March 35-19 0 0
April 35-20 62 7
May 33-22 178 15
June 35-22 547 16
July 34-22 109 3
Aug. 36-20 252 6
Sep. 34-22 646 12
Oct. 35-20 208 8
Nov. 34-20 266 9
Dec. 32-19 0 0

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