The weather of the small secretive island of Koh Phayam, much like the island itself varies greatly from much of Thailand. One of the primary reasons for the difference in impact is the Anamen Mountain Range which creates what is known as the Shadow Rain Effect, blocking a substantial amount of rain form reaching Koh Phayam. Needless to say, Koh Phayam still has seasons that see heavy rains and general inactivity, but also seasons where it maintains its splendour while other islands are more heavily impacted.
We at Bamboo Bungalows as a general rule, are an exception to the majority of establishments throughout Koh Phayam, remain open throughout the entirety of the year regardless of the season, but prices change quite drastically.
In this guide we’ll cover what is considered to be the best time to visit Koh Phayam based on Weather and other factors, as well as the cheapest times to visit the island. Our own home base of Aow Yai is a great surfing spot, so we’ll be including a continuously updating wave and wind forecasts among others tools for your convenience.