Which beach is best for January?

[wellred]

Requirements are a nice beach with nearby access to songrheaws to other beaches. (I don't drive a bike) Good range of restaurants and some girly bars in the evening. Was thinking maybe Lamai on Samui but I read Camilles blog and it looks like most days on Samui ths January gone were pretty cloudy. I think her reports are done quite early in the morning, was the weather that bad during January?

Thanks

[samuijimmy]

No it's not that bad weather wise ! cooler than now, but it's generally OK....

Who is Camille ?

[Mole]

Only Chaweng and Lamai will fulfill all your requirements.

January 2014 was not too hot and (as far as I can remember) many sunny days some cloudy days and a few days of rains.

It's nearly middle of March now, so why would the weather in January be relevant today??

[PoorSucker]

January is always fine.

Peak season, so expect to pay more.

As said your preferences will only suit Chaweng and Lamai.

[Absolut]

No it's not that bad weather wise ! cooler than now, but it's generally OK....

Who is Camille ?

Camille is a local diver instructor who writes a daily weather blog along with some restaurant reviews.

[Tropicalevo]

January this year was unseasonally cold - look at the weathe thread.

A few showers (normal) and you would still get a sun tan.

[evadgib]

Op might like to check old threads re rips/drownings at that time of year.

I think her reports are done quite early in the morning,

Camille is a BLOKE

HTH

[wellred]

Really? Well if you are reading this no offence mate 555

Thanks for the replies.