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Best months
Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May
Best for: Divers who plan around the November monsoon for clear-water visibility.
Cells coloured by typical daytime average temperature. ★ = best months for nomads.
Jan
27°C
75%
3mm
Feb
28°C
73%
2mm
Mar
28°C
73%
3mm
Apr
29°C
75%
4mm
May
29°C
78%
5mm
Jun
28°C
78%
4mm
Jul
28°C
78%
5mm
Aug
28°C
78%
5mm
Sep
28°C
80%
6mm
Oct
28°C
82%
8mm
Nov
27°C
82%
10mm
Dec
27°C
78%
6mm
Summer peak
29°C
April · 75% humidity
Winter low
27°C
January · 75% humidity
Climate type
Tropical (Gulf of Thailand)
Humid summers, Humid winters
Tropical Gulf — opposite monsoon clock from Phuket/Krabi on the Andaman side. November is the worst month (peak storms, dive boats often cancelled); January–May is the best stretch for clear water and visibility.
Pathway
Digital nomad visa
Program
Thailand DTV
Typical max stay
6 months
Same Thailand DTV as Bangkok/Chiang Mai — 180 days per entry, 5-year multi-entry, no income threshold. Standard 60-day visa-on-arrival is a simpler alternative for shorter stays.
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with the relevant consulate before applying — visa programs change with little notice.
Cost of living in Ko Tao: ~$1,060/mo
Mid-tier monthly across rent, food, transport, utilities, and coworking.
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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.