Dry season, March to October
Flawless beach days and 28 to 33 °C. The easy choice for scooter trips, island hopping and long days by the water.
Surf season, August to November
The island's biggest waves, with September and October as the peak and international competitions in town.
Rainy season, November to February
Heavy downpours followed by clear spells, not constant rain. Cheaper stays, fewer tourists and plenty of quiet for deep focus.
The seasons overlap, and that is the useful part
Read the three ranges again and you will notice they do not line up. Dry runs March to October. Surf runs August to November. Rain runs November to February. Two of them are running at once for most of the year.
That produces one window worth knowing about. August to October is dry and surf season at the same time, which is why it is the busiest and the most expensive. November is the awkward one, still surf but already turning wet.
What each season does to a working month
The weather matters less than you would think for the work itself, because a downpour lasts an hour rather than a day. What actually changes is everything around it.
In peak months the island is full, accommodation is booked out earlier and costs more, and there is a social pull that is harder to say no to. In the quiet months you will have a desk whenever you want one, pay less for a room, and find the days emptier in a way that helps if you are behind on a deadline.
Book coworking before you fly whichever month you pick. Monthly desks sell out, and that is true year round.
Our take
For remote work and writing we lean toward the quieter shoulder and rainy months. It is calmer, cooler, less crowded and cheaper, and it suited getting words on the page. If you want to surf first, come in September or October.