Climate · Asia
Ko Lanta climate, year-round
Thailand · Tropical maritime (Andaman) · Updated May 2026
Best months
Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr
Best for: Andaman-island nomads who can plan around a long monsoon for a perfect dry season.
Year at a glance
Cells coloured by typical daytime average temperature. ★ = best months for nomads.
Jan
27°C
78%
1mm
Feb
28°C
76%
1mm
Mar
28°C
78%
2mm
Apr
29°C
80%
5mm
May
28°C
82%
9mm
Jun
28°C
83%
10mm
Jul
27°C
84%
11mm
Aug
27°C
84%
11mm
Sep
27°C
85%
13mm
Oct
27°C
85%
12mm
Nov
27°C
82%
5mm
Dec
27°C
80%
2mm
Summer peak
29°C
April · 80% humidity
Winter low
27°C
January · 78% humidity
Climate type
Tropical maritime (Andaman)
Humid summers, Humid winters
Field notes
Equatorial — temperature is stable year-round (27–29°C). The monsoon (May–October) is the structural calendar, with rain peaking September (13 mm/day) and most beach businesses scaling back. Dry season (November–April) is the postcard window with reliable sun and calm seas.
Visa for nomads
High nomad-friendlyPathway
Digital nomad visa
Program
Thailand DTV
Typical max stay
12 months
DTV — 5-year multi-entry, 180 days per entry + one in-country extension.
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with the relevant consulate before applying — visa programs change with little notice.
Cost of living in Ko Lanta: ~$1,420/mo
Mid-tier monthly across rent, food, transport, utilities, and coworking.
Cities with a similar climate
Editorial estimates aggregated from public climatological summaries — typical monthly averages, not forecasts. Treat as order-of-magnitude. Microclimate, altitude, and recent extreme weather can swing these values significantly.