Hat Jao Mai National Park
National Park
On Thailand’s Andaman coast, Hat Chao Mai National Park protects beaches, limestone caves and offshore islets; visitors snorkel, kayak and camp on quiet shorelines and explore coastal caves.
Hat Jao Mai National Park (also spelled Hat Chao Mai) is a coastal and marine national park in southern Thailand that includes mainland shorelines and offshore islands. The park protects beaches, limestone cliffs, sea caves and nearshore marine habitat.
Beaches, island-hopping, snorkeling and visits to sea caves and coastal viewpoints are primary attractions. Several offshore islands within the park are visited by day-trippers for snorkeling and beach access.
The area was designated and is managed by Thailand’s national park authorities to conserve coastal, island and marine ecosystems. Management covers both terrestrial and marine zones.
The park lies on the Andaman Sea side of southern Thailand within Trang Province, with access from nearby coastal towns and piers for boats to the offshore islands.
- Sea caves: Has coastal islands and sea caves; the well-known sea cave known as the "Emerald Cave" (Tham Morakot) on one offshore island is accessible by boat and is tidal, so entry is timed with sea conditions.
Tips for Visiting Hat Jao Mai National Park #
- If you plan island or coastal visits from the park, book boat transfers with park-approved operators or through the park office - services can be limited and weather dependent.
- Visit early in the day to take advantage of calmer sea conditions and clearer water for snorkeling around nearby islets before winds and boat traffic increase.
- Check with the park office on current access rules and any temporary closures for protected nesting or recovery areas to avoid inadvertently visiting restricted sites.
Best Time to Visit Hat Jao Mai National Park #
For Hat Jao Mai, visit in the dry season (November-April) when sea conditions and beach weather are most favorable.
Weather & Climate near Hat Jao Mai National Park #
Hat Jao 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 October.
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 32°C due to high humidity. The driest month with just 29 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (61 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 (122 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 (180 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (211 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (256 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (284 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 (244 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (128 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
