5-Pillar Equalizer Comparison · March Edition

Koh Samui vs Phuket in March

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

Koh Samui

Thailand · March Winner
68
TripTiming Index
5-PILLAR EQUALIZER 0 – 100 SCORE
45
Crowds 30%
88
Weather 30%
53
Vibes 15%
81
Prices 15%
78
Safety 10%
Crowd Status Heavy Visitor Congestion (45)
Weather Comfort 36°C · 12% Rain Risk
Avg. Lodging Rates ~$101 / night
Recommended Week Sep 24 – 30 (73/100)
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Phuket

Thailand · March Evaluation
68
TripTiming Index
5-PILLAR EQUALIZER 0 – 100 SCORE
48
Crowds 30%
93
Weather 30%
52
Vibes 15%
75
Prices 15%
71
Safety 10%
Crowd Status Heavy Visitor Congestion (48)
Weather Comfort 35°C · 19% Rain Risk
Avg. Lodging Rates ~$120 / night
Recommended Week Mar 24 – 30 (69/100)
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✓ Mathematical Winner: Koh Samui (68 vs 68)
Composite Weights: 30% Crowds · 30% Weather · 15% Vibes · 15% Prices · 10% Safety

The Trade-Off Analysis

A virtual dead heat in March: both Koh Samui and Phuket achieve identical TripTiming scores of 68/100. Koh Samui offers 36°C weather with $101/night lodging, while Phuket posts 35°C weather with $120/night lodging. Choose Koh Samui if you prioritize cultural vitality, or choose Phuket for favorable climate comfort.