🇨🇳 Beijing vs Koh Samui 🇹🇭

Beijing, China vs Koh Samui, Thailand — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Koh Samui is the warmer of the two — about 11 degrees warmer on average across the year. Beijing is drier, with roughly 241 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Beijing🇹🇭 Koh Samui
Avg annual high
18°C
29°C
Hottest month
July · 31°C
April · 31°C
Coldest monthJanuary (-9°C low)January (25°C low)
Rainy days / year
65
306
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Best months to visitApril, September, OctoberFebruary, March, December

🇨🇳 Beijing

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (-9°C).

🇹🇭 Koh Samui

Best around February, March, December. Hottest in April (31°C), coldest lows in January (25°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Beijing or Koh Samui warmer?

Koh Samui is warmer overall, averaging about 11 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Beijing or Koh Samui?

Koh Samui is rainier — Beijing sees about 241 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Beijing vs Koh Samui?

Beijing is best around April, September, October; Koh Samui is best around February, March, December.

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