Koh Samui vs Bangkok

Koh Samui and Bangkok are closely matched in February. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

Koh Samui sits in the comfortable travel range at 25°C. Bangkok runs hot at 32°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Bangkok is the stronger choice in February.

Koh Samui reaches an average high of 25°C (77°F) and drops to 23°C (73°F) at night during February. The daily temperature range is 2°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Bangkok averages 32°C (90°F) for the high and 23°C (73°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. There is a notable 7°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in February.

Koh Samui receives approximately 36 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during February. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Bangkok sees 14 mm over 3 rain days. That makes Bangkok the drier option by 3 rain days and 22 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.