Ban Sala Dan
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How to Get to Ban Sala Dan #
Nearest major hub is Phuket or Takua Pa; Ban Sala Dan is accessible by local road from Route 4 along the Phang Nga coast. The village is best reached by car or motorbike; there is limited public transport.
Tips for Visiting Ban Sala Dan #
- Visit in the late afternoon to see the bay from the hillside overlook and watch local fishermen return.
- Combine with a trip along Route 41 if driving in southern Thailand-Ban Sala Dan is easily reached from Khao Lak.
- Talk to shopkeepers about the local Muslim and Buddhist community history-this is a multi-ethnic borderland.
Best Time to Visit Ban Sala Dan #
Best visited in the dry season (November-April) for comfortable weather and better coastal visibility.
Weather & Climate near Ban Sala Dan #
Ban Sala Dan's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 34°C. Heavy rainfall (2066 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. The driest month with just 26 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (204 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (195 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (236 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (295 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (317 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (293 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (210 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Regular rainfall (85 mm) and mostly overcast skies.