Kamala beach
Beach Phuket coastal beach known for calm waters
On Phuket’s west coast, Kamala Beach offers a sandy bay, calm central waters, seafood restaurants and a small night market; visitors come for swimming, relaxed beachfront dining and easy access to nearby Patong.
Kamala Beach is a sandy bay on the west coast of Phuket Island in southern Thailand that serves as a smaller, more relaxed alternative to busier nearby beach resorts. The bay features a shoreline of sand and a village that supports beach-oriented tourism and local services.
The beach is popular for swimming, sunbathing and evening sunset views over the Andaman Sea and is used by families and visitors seeking a quieter coastal stay compared with larger resort areas. Local businesses include restaurants, small hotels and beachfront amenities.
Kamala began as a fishing village and has developed gradually into a resort area while retaining village-scale features. Development is concentrated along the shoreline with tourism services aimed at beach and family visitors.
Kamala Beach sits on Phuket’s west coast north of Patong and south of several other west-coast beaches, on the island’s western shoreline facing the Andaman Sea.
- Nearby attraction: Home to the Phuket FantaSea cultural theme complex, making it easy to combine a beach visit with an evening show and large-scale entertainment venue.
How to Get to Kamala beach #
Kamala Beach is on the west coast of Phuket island, about a 20-30 minute drive north of Patong and around 45 minutes from Phuket Town. Buses, tuk-tuks and taxi services run along the coastal road; many hotels provide shuttle services.
Tips for Visiting Kamala beach #
- Sunset is popular for beachgoers - come early to secure a front-row spot.
- Avoid the busiest weekend stretches if seeking a quieter swim; early mornings are calmer.
- Try local seafood at the beachfront stalls that cluster near the main access points.
Best Time to Visit Kamala beach #
Dry season (roughly November-April) is the most pleasant time for beach activities; expect more crowds then.
Weather & Climate near Kamala beach #
Kamala beach'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 (2488 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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March
March is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (254 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (258 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (297 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (377 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 (411 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (336 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (190 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
