A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Chumphon vs. Sado for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Chumphon or Sado?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Chumphon or Sado? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Where Should I go: Chumphon or Sado?

Chumphon

Sometimes tourism has a tendency to spoil the natural beauty of a place. This is not the case in the magical city of Chumphon, Thailand. As the gateway to the Chumphon Archipelago, this city has maintained natural, untouched beauty. Its miles of coastline are full of fine beaches with fishing, swimming and a number of other activities.

Sado

Sado Island, Japan is located just off the coast of Niigata and is an old gold mining town that has since developed into a quiet summer holiday destination. The island is home to two mountain ranges, O-Sado in the north and Ko-sado in the south, with the popular Kuninaka plain in between the mountain ranges. With the remoteness of the island, it has become a popular destination for tourists to experience old Japan and get away from the busy mainland.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Chiang Mai, The Best 10-Day Tours from Bangkok, The Best Adventure Tours to Japan, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Japan.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Chumphon and Sado, we can see that Sado is more expensive. And not only is Chumphon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Chumphon would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Chumphon and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Sado would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sado than you might in Chumphon.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Chumphon Expensive? and Is Sado Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Chumphon or Sado?

Sado has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Chumphon experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Chumphon or Sado in the Summer?

The summer brings many poeple to Chumphon as well as Sado. Chumphon attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the hiking and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Sado this time of year.

Chumphon is a little warmer than Sado in the summer. The daily temperature in Chumphon averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Sado fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).

In the summer, Chumphon often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Sado. Chumphon gets 195 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sado receives 198 hours of full sun.

It's quite rainy in Sado. Chumphon receives a lot of rain in the summer. Chumphon usually gets more rain in July than Sado. Chumphon gets 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Sado receives 161 mm (6.3 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Chumphon or Sado in the Autumn?

Both Sado and Chumphon are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Chumphon throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Sado for the hiking trails and the shopping scene.

In the autumn, Chumphon is much warmer than Sado. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Chumphon in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Sado averages at about 16°C (60°F).

Chumphon usually receives more sunshine than Sado during autumn. Chumphon gets 167 hours of sunny skies, while Sado receives 155 hours of full sun in the autumn.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Sado. It's quite rainy in Chumphon. In October, Chumphon usually receives more rain than Sado. Chumphon gets 276 mm (10.9 in) of rain, while Sado receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Chumphon or Sado in the Winter?

Both Sado and Chumphon during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Chumphon because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Sado in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Sado can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Chumphon is generally much warmer than Sado. Daily temperatures in Chumphon average around 25°C (77°F), and Sado fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).

It's quite sunny in Chumphon. In the winter, Chumphon often gets more sunshine than Sado. Chumphon gets 255 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sado receives 65 hours of full sun.

Sado gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Chumphon usually gets less rain in January than Sado. Chumphon gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Sado receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Chumphon or Sado in the Spring?

The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Chumphon and Sado. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Chumphon year-round.

Chumphon is much warmer than Sado in the spring. The daily temperature in Chumphon averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Sado fluctuates around 10°C (51°F).

In Chumphon, it's very sunny this time of the year. Chumphon usually receives more sunshine than Sado during spring. Chumphon gets 239 hours of sunny skies, while Sado receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.

Sado receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Chumphon usually receives less rain than Sado. Chumphon gets 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain, while Sado receives 102 mm (4 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Sado and Chumphon