5-Pillar Equalizer Comparison · October Edition

Koh Samui vs Phuket in October

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

Koh Samui

Thailand · October Winner
67
TripTiming Index
5-PILLAR EQUALIZER 0 – 100 SCORE
68
Crowds 30%
73
Weather 30%
25
Vibes 15%
86
Prices 15%
79
Safety 10%
Crowd Status Moderate Footfall (68)
Weather Comfort 33°C · 48% Rain Risk
Avg. Lodging Rates ~$86 / night
Recommended Week Sep 25 – 1 (76/100)
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Phuket

Thailand · October Evaluation
20
TripTiming Index
5-PILLAR EQUALIZER 0 – 100 SCORE
65
Crowds 30%
5
Weather 30%
25
Vibes 15%
63
Prices 15%
73
Safety 10%
Crowd Status Moderate Footfall (65)
Weather Comfort 31°C · 95% Rain Risk
Avg. Lodging Rates ~$144 / night
Recommended Week Dec 23 – 29 (62/100)
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✓ Mathematical Winner: Koh Samui (67 vs 20)
Composite Weights: 30% Crowds · 30% Weather · 15% Vibes · 15% Prices · 10% Safety

The Trade-Off Analysis

Koh Samui decisively leads Phuket in October across both environmental comfort and space tranquility. With a composite index advantage of +47 points, Koh Samui delivers superior sightseeing conditions (33°C feels-like, 48% rain probability) while avoiding the heavier tourist footfall and queue friction observed in Phuket.