About Ko Tao
Ko Tao is an island in Thailand and is part of the Chumphon Archipelago on the western shore of the Gulf of Thailand. It covers an area of about 21 km2. Administratively it is a subdistrict of Ko Pha-ngan District of Surat Thani Province. As of 2006, its official population was 1,382. The main settlement is Ban Mae Haad. The economy of the island is almost exclusively centered on tourism, especially scuba diving.
More background: Ko Tao on Wikivoyage
When to go
Best months for Gulf coast (Samui, Pha Ngan, Tao, Songkhla): Feb to Apr. Month-by-month guide
- Jan Good
- Feb Best
- Mar Best
- Apr Best
- May Good
- Jun Good
- Jul Good
- Aug Good
- Sep Good
- Oct Mixed
- Nov Avoid
- Dec Mixed
Regional weather guide, not specific to Ko Tao. Tap a month for details.
