5-Pillar Equalizer Comparison · December Edition

Koh Samui vs Phuket in December

Benchmarked strictly across TripTiming's 5 empirical pillars: Crowds, Weather, Vibes, Prices, and Safety.

Koh Samui

Thailand · December Winner
68
TripTiming Index
5-PILLAR EQUALIZER 0 – 100 SCORE
59
Crowds 30%
88
Weather 30%
52
Vibes 15%
55
Prices 15%
79
Safety 10%
Crowd Status Moderate Footfall (59)
Weather Comfort 32°C · 38% Rain Risk
Avg. Lodging Rates ~$144 / night
Recommended Week Sep 25 – 1 (76/100)
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Phuket

Thailand · December Evaluation
36
TripTiming Index
5-PILLAR EQUALIZER 0 – 100 SCORE
49
Crowds 30%
23
Weather 30%
57
Vibes 15%
53
Prices 15%
73
Safety 10%
Crowd Status Heavy Visitor Congestion (49)
Weather Comfort 31°C · 68% Rain Risk
Avg. Lodging Rates ~$173 / night
Recommended Week Dec 23 – 29 (62/100)
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✓ Mathematical Winner: Koh Samui (68 vs 36)
Composite Weights: 30% Crowds · 30% Weather · 15% Vibes · 15% Prices · 10% Safety

The Trade-Off Analysis

Koh Samui decisively leads Phuket in December across both environmental comfort and space tranquility. With a composite index advantage of +32 points, Koh Samui delivers superior sightseeing conditions (32°C feels-like, 38% rain probability) while avoiding the heavier tourist footfall and queue friction observed in Phuket.