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Khao Lak in brief information  

 

Location: 

Khao Lak is where is world quiet paradise beaches for tourists who love real beautiful nature relations with pristine beaches and rain forest mixed together with peaceful locals Thai. 

Khao Lak located on Andaman Coastal along beautiful beaches and just 65 Kilometers distant from Phuket from north to South. This town is part of Bang Niang Sub- District, Takuapa District in Phang Nga Province.

Easy way to visit Khao Lak you can fly to Phuket International Airport, the closest airport nearby then catch private taxi directly to khao Lak it take time only 1.20 hours to any hotels in Khao Lak Center or Bang Niang Beach.

 

What is Khao Lak mean?

Khao mixed from 2 Thai Words  1. “ Khao " is mean Mountain  2. " Lak " is came from Thai Southern dialog that mean cover or block so together Khao Lak is mean Mountain is cover around you or block you.

In local believer we are believe in this as a magic for whom who already have been to Khao Lak already they always come back again for sure. Are you agree with this? 

Along beaches from North to South are complete of very different nice beaches that many beach front hotels and restaurant nearby but is not so crown people as the same Phuket or Patong so Khao Lak is still be a great choice for your Summer Time in Thailand.

 

The Weather in Khao Lak

The weather in Khao Lak is the same as on the rest of the Andaman Coast - with some extra rain depend by the world weather is changing also.

Anyway even some rain in the Low season from June - October but Khao Lak is seem warm all year round with an average temperature of 28⁰C - 29⁰C.

Summer time or High Season start from November - May
This is a good time to visit Khao Lak because of effected the winds come from the East but from nature protection by mountain of evergreen forest  it made beaches here safe from windy. 

The water along the beach is smooth in the morning and warm water after this is good for swimming and relaxing along the beach because mostly there are sunny day in high season. The weather is fine is clear blue sky, that nice to surveys and visit nice places around this areas.

Low Season Or Green Season start from June - October

In the beginning of May, Khao Lak will effect from southwest monsoon so it make more rain and waves around the beach is bigger but not every year be like this some low season the weather is so fine as summer also. In low season Khao Lak will very greenly of every green forest surrounding, more quiet not crown like tourist season of suummer, nice water fall with floating water and hotel or resort promotion price discount. 

Also still have things to do in Low Season such as this is a nice time to visit Khao Sok National Park the big ancient evergreen forest in Thailand that not so far from Khao Lak.

 

Khao Lak in January

The weather in January in Khao Lak is very great like this is one of the best month to visit Khao Lak. You will find sunshine everyday around 9 hours per  a day. The weather is average temperature of 28⁰C but more cooler in the evening.

Many activities to do on this month for snorkeling or diving because the sea temperature if around 27⁰C and the water is so clear. Other outdoor things also waiting you for beach times, sun bathing, sea tour for visit some Islands of Similan, Surin or James Bond Island in Phnag Nga Bay and do not miss it Khao Sok National Park Lake is also very nice to visit. 

 

Khao Lak in February

In January Khao Lak is warm and nice weather. In this month average temperatures is between 23⁰C-34⁰C and if you plan an ideal month for snorkelling and diving in the Similan and Surin Islands or Khao Sok National Park this is also can add in your lists of Nice Things To Do in Khao Lak Holidays.

 

Khao Lak in March 

Still warm and sunny month in Khao Lak, The weather will nice with temperatures average at 29⁰C but sometimes it effect from thunderstorm that bring some afternoon showers rain a bit. If you love to swim, snorkeling or diving by this times the sea temperatures are still good condition warm water at 28⁰C.

 

Khao Lak in April 

By normal weather of Khao Lak in April is almost  the end of Summer season. In the day is hot and also some changing rain but still have sunshine over 8 hours per a day. The weather is still fine on average temperatures range between 24⁰C-34⁰C and sea temperatures are around 29⁰C. If you visit Khao Lak in this month you also can join Thai New Year, Songkran, that covered is 3 days from 13-15 April, This is a big national celebration everywhere in Thailand but in Khao Lak local Thai will play water fight on 13 April also party around. This is joyful time and greet welcome refreshment you from the hottest month in Thailand by cool water. 

 

Khao Lak in May 

In the middle of May Khao Lak is start more rain because the rainy season is coming for most of area in Thailand. Anyway the temperatures are warm at 25⁰C-33⁰C with 6 hours sunshine per a day. 

This month it seem mixed between summer and rainy season so some time haft day of morning sunshine like the weather very nice but rain start in the evening so just plan your nice trips then you can enjoy among the changing weather in the day. Nice thing on this month for Khao Lak rate price for hotel will down as low season also.

 

Khao Lak in June

In June Khao Lak still warm temperature on an average temperature of 29⁰C but the weather is changing more in the day till night. It will some more rain much more than before.  Swimming in the sea not recommend because the sea condition are more bigger waves and if you need to snorkeling or diving underwater condition it may is not so clear.

 

Khao Lak in July

July in Khao Lak mixed between warm and wet, more harder rain shower and the average temperature is around 29⁰C. Swim or sea tour for snorkeling is not a good time but if only visit the island with nice scenery of Phang Nga Bay still can join the trip or other idea is visit waterfall or Khao Sok National Park to see and trekking among the perfect rain forest of thailand.

 

Khao Lak in August 

Khao Lak in August is already in rainny season the weather is more wet but still balance warm on average temperatures of between 25⁰C and 32⁰C.

 

Khao Lak in September 

September in Khao Lak is seem like the wettest month. The area is effect from monsoon the average temperature still warm between 24⁰C and 32⁰C.

 

Khao Lak in October 

In October Khao Lak is still warm not so hard rian because this month is alsmost the end of rain season, just better weather mixed with sunny day and shower rain the average temperature on 28⁰C with 6 hours sunshine per a day. To travel and benefit with  low season that hotel or resorts have special price you can enjoy and have a good plan with flexible program of some times it may rain some time sunshine in the same day then you can happy with this situations.

 

Khao Lak in November 

November is the first month of Summer Season, this is the great month to visit Khao Lak. The weather will comfortable with warm sunshine day but still have some little rainfall. It not bad of 7 hours of sunshine per a day and warm weather average temperature on 28⁰C. Let t start to join sightseeing around Khao Lak and area nearby, also snorkeling or diving is can be.

 

Khao Lak in December 

December in Khao Lak is the one of the most great month also because is not so much rian possible just some time it happen, This month sunshine is 8 hours per a day, The warm weather average temperature  highs up on of 32⁰C. More tourists already in Khao Lak by this time.

 

How to get to Khao Lak?

It seem just easy way to get into Khao Lak Thailand  if you have a good plan in advance. 

The most easy choice is travel by Flying to Phuket International Airport the nearest airport  then road trip to Khao Lak by car or minivan it will take time 1.20 minutes to arrival Khao Lak Center.

No Train Directly to Khao Lak
If love to use train please noted that only nearest train station is Surathani Province Train Station and it will not short way that travel from there to Khao Lak.  A way for this it need to book minivan ticket from Surathani Town or use public bus to Khao Lak it will take time over 3 hours. We do not recommended this plan it hard travel but if you use private taxi it can make you more flexible and save more time.  

Why Khao Lak is good for as A nice Holiday Destination for you and your family?

1.Nice location not so far from Phuket province and other world famous tourist destinations Similan Islands or Khao Sok National park and more...

2.Here is compose of quiet beach towns and various perfect nature attractions surroundings so you can enjoy for many places to visit from local markets, Thai foods tasting, Temple visit , beach relaxing, Thai massage, shopping local products, cooking class, water fall visit, snorkeling, fishing, diving, trekking, canoeing or visit nice places of Phang Nga bay for visit James Bond Island, Similan Islands, Surin Island etc.,

3.Good condition of roads for driving around. 

4.Lots of diver school for learning and get certificated guaranteed for dive experience or for future working if you love too. All prices are reasonable and teach by professional teams who can speak English or other langue provided are German, French or Finish. 

5.Good for family vocation and safety because local are friendly and they also can speak English in basically to communicate with tourists. 

6.Rate price of foods or other service is not too high, you can search for the best price that matching for you. 

7.Not too crowded of people as the same big city like Phuket or Bangkok so no traffic jams you can drive car or motorbike easy to survey around or use local taxi. Please remember in Thailand we drive on the left side and you need to have driving license. Noted we accept your driving license from your country. 

8.Nice accommodations are provided from 5 stars hotel ,quest houses and room for rent for long term stay. 

9.Many activities to do more than enjoy beach time you also can try delicious Thai dishes from original local in a good price, make friend with local, join local events,  culture learning, Thai cooking course, horse riding school, Learn Thai or Thai Boxing Training.   

10.Khao Lak can visit in Summer or Green Seasons but activities will follow by the weather condition. In Green Season all hotel rate prices will down with many promotion offer and the weather is not so bad as you imagine for hard rain all days all night, it seem some time the weather is fine as sunny day if you are lucky. 

11.Lots of local shops that sell local products on normal Thai prices so if you would like to find some things that you cannot buy in 7-Eleven Shop or Supermarket  just go to local shop such as you can by local snakes, cashew nuts, Thai Fruits  or Thai curry in a good price. 

12.Various of tours services are providing. Please see more on tour services. 

13.Many Thai restaurants where situated on nice location on the beaches, local markets, main road or nearby you accommodations. 

14.Safety area with police tourist center, Emergency service, nice hospital and local community connections that focus on taking care of tourists who visit their  home town as family taking care. 

15.Bottle of water can buy in many shops it better and more safe than drinking tap water. 

16.The sea temperature is more warm not so cold.  In day time of Khao Lak the warmest sea was 29°C/84°F, and the coldest 28°C/82°F. By recorded  Khao Lak lasts from January - December ocered12 months. During those months, Khao Lak sea temperature does not drop below 20°C/68°F. 

17.More reasons please find answers from other tourists experienced who always every years comback to Khao Lak again and again.