About John-Suwan Viewpoint, Koh Tao
A rocky viewpoint at the southern tip of Koh Tao, reached by a short but steep scramble. From the top you look over the two bays of Chalok Ban Kao and Shark Bay at the same time.
Highlights
- View of two bays
- Short steep scramble
- Sunrise or sunset
In depth on our site
John-Suwan Viewpoint, Koh Tao also has a full entry on our islands page, with more photos and tips.
When to visit John-Suwan Viewpoint, Koh Tao
Month by month: good, OK or less good, based on average rain and temperature (Koh Samui climate).
Best months: February.
- January Some rain: about 86 mm on 11 rain days, max 29°C (Koh Samui climate)
- February Dry: about 54 mm on 5 rain days, max 29°C (Koh Samui climate)
- March Some rain: about 81 mm on 4 rain days, max 31°C (Koh Samui climate)
- April Some rain: about 83 mm on 8 rain days, max 33°C (Koh Samui climate)
- May Some rain: about 156 mm on 16 rain days, max 33°C (Koh Samui climate)
- June Some rain: about 124 mm on 15 rain days, max 32°C (Koh Samui climate)
- July Some rain: about 116 mm on 15 rain days, max 32°C (Koh Samui climate)
- August Some rain: about 111 mm on 15 rain days, max 32°C (Koh Samui climate)
- September Some rain: about 122 mm on 16 rain days, max 31°C (Koh Samui climate)
- October Rainy season: about 310 mm on 20 rain days, max 30°C (Koh Samui climate)
- November Rainy season: about 507 mm on 20 rain days, max 29°C (Koh Samui climate)
- December Rainy season: about 210 mm on 15 rain days, max 30°C (Koh Samui climate)
Source: climate figures from our weather page: Weather and climate.
Practical information
- Location
- Surat Thani · 10.06013, 99.82943
- Type
- 🌄 Viewpoint
- Best time of day
- Late afternoon and sunset
Opening hours and entry fee: no reliable source found, so not listed. Ask on site or check the official website.
More photos of John-Suwan Viewpoint, Koh Tao
Panoramic view towards north from John-Suwan Viewpoint, Ko Tao Photo: kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons 
Panoramic view towards north from John-Suwan Viewpoint, Ko Tao Photo: kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons 
Panoramic view towards north from John-Suwan Viewpoint, Ko Tao Photo: kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
John-Suwan Viewpoint, Koh Tao on the map
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