5-Pillar Equalizer Comparison · November Edition

Koh Samui vs Phuket in November

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

Koh Samui

Thailand · November Winner
59
TripTiming Index
5-PILLAR EQUALIZER 0 – 100 SCORE
68
Crowds 30%
40
Weather 30%
25
Vibes 15%
98
Prices 15%
79
Safety 10%
Crowd Status Moderate Footfall (68)
Weather Comfort 32°C · 62% Rain Risk
Avg. Lodging Rates ~$78 / night
Recommended Week Sep 25 – 1 (76/100)

Phuket

Thailand · November Evaluation
21
TripTiming Index
5-PILLAR EQUALIZER 0 – 100 SCORE
46
Crowds 30%
5
Weather 30%
64
Vibes 15%
76
Prices 15%
73
Safety 10%
Crowd Status Heavy Visitor Congestion (46)
Weather Comfort 31°C · 99% Rain Risk
Avg. Lodging Rates ~$129 / night
Recommended Week Dec 23 – 29 (62/100)
✓ Mathematical Winner: Koh Samui (59 vs 21)
Composite Weights: 30% Crowds · 30% Weather · 15% Vibes · 15% Prices · 10% Safety

The Trade-Off Analysis

Koh Samui decisively leads Phuket in November across both environmental comfort and space tranquility. With a composite index advantage of +38 points, Koh Samui delivers superior sightseeing conditions (32°C feels-like, 62% rain probability) while avoiding the heavier tourist footfall and queue friction observed in Phuket.