Ao Kantiang

Beach

Bay on Ko Lanta with sandy beaches, coral swims and beachfront eateries; visitors dive, snorkel and relax at small resorts along the shore.

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Address: Ao Kantiang (Kantiang Bay), Trang province, Thailand
Hours: Open 24 hours
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Best Time to Visit Ao Kantiang

The best time to visit Ao Kantiang is during the dry season (November-March) when weather is drier and seas are calm.

High season (Best time)
November-March · 24-30°C
Dry, sunny weather and calm seas - ideal for beaches, swimming and snorkeling.
Monsoon season
May-October · 24-32°C
Heavy rain and rough seas are common, which can affect boat schedules and outdoor plans.
Shoulder months
April and November · 24-31°C
Transitional periods offering a mix of good weather and occasional showers; visibility for snorkeling can be variable.

Weather & Climate near Ao Kantiang

Climate

Ao Kantiang's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 33°C. Heavy rainfall (2070 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 53 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 23° - 32° 30° 25 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.3 m/s 1.9 very high 11.6h
February Excellent 23° - 33° 31° 27 mm partly cloudy 76% 1.8 m/s 2.3 extreme 11.8h
March Very Good 23° - 33° 32° 54 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.1 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
April Good 24° - 33° 33° 122 mm overcast 78% 1.8 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.2h
May Acceptable 24° - 32° 32° 206 mm overcast 79% 2.3 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.3h
June Acceptable 24° - 31° 32° 197 mm overcast 79% 2.6 m/s 2.0 very high 12.4h
July Good 24° - 31° 31° 240 mm overcast 79% 2.7 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.4h
August Good 24° - 31° 30° 299 mm overcast 80% 3.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.2h
September Good 24° - 30° 27° 319 mm overcast 81% 2.5 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.1h
October Good 23° - 30° 27° 295 mm overcast 82% 1.8 m/s 1.9 very high 11.8h
November Good 23° - 30° 27° 204 mm overcast 82% 1.8 m/s 1.7 very high 11.7h
December Very Good 23° - 30° 26° 82 mm overcast 81% 2.4 m/s 1.7 very high 11.6h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Ao Kantiang

Ao Kantiang (Kantiang Bay) is on the southern coast of Ko Lanta (Krabi province). The usual route is to reach the Krabi/Trang region by air (Krabi Airport, KBV) or road, drive to the Koh Lanta ferry/boat transfer points on the mainland and take the ferry to Saladan (Koh Lanta’s main pier). From Saladan it is a road journey of roughly 20-30 km south to Kantiang Bay, about 25-40 minutes by car or motorbike taxi depending on traffic and where you land on the island; local taxis or motorbike rentals are the common last‑mile options.