Hat Chao Mai National Park
Park Marine national park with beaches and coral reefs
Coastal national park in Trang province featuring beaches, limestone islands and coral reefs; visitors go snorkeling, take boat trips and explore coastal caves.
How to Get to Hat Chao Mai National Park #
From Trang town, drive south on Route 4 or take local buses toward Sikao/Pak Meng; boats to offshore sites depart from Pak Meng or nearby piers. The park is reachable by car or organized tours from Trang.
Tips for Visiting Hat Chao Mai National Park #
- Take a long-tail boat from Trang's Pak Meng or Khanom piers to reach the park's marine or beach areas.
- Visit the park's underwater attractions via guided snorkeling tours rather than alone-local guides know seasonal currents.
- Avoid the midday sun on beaches - the southern Gulf of Thailand can be intense; late afternoon light is best for photography.
Best Time to Visit Hat Chao Mai National Park #
November to March offers calm seas and best snorkeling; check local boat schedules in shoulder seasons.
Weather & Climate near Hat Chao Mai National Park #
Hat Chao Mai National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 34°C. Heavy rainfall (2031 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. The driest month with just 28 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (196 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (181 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (214 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (259 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (286 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (286 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (242 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (124 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
