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Ko Ta Ru Tao

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Ko Ta Ru Tao essentials

Country: Thailand
Driest months: Jan-Mar
Pay in: Baht (฿)
Language: Thai
Emergency: 191

Ko Ta Ru Tao at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Ko Ta Ru Tao

Visit in the dry season (November-April) for safer sea conditions and better visibility for snorkelling.

Dry season
November-April · 24-32°C (75-90°F)
Calmer seas and clearer waters; best for boat trips and snorkelling.
Monsoon
May-October · 22-30°C (72-86°F)
Rougher seas and heavier rain; boat services may be interrupted.

Weather & Climate near Ko Ta Ru Tao

Climate

Ko Ta Ru Tao's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2268 mm/year), wettest in September.

Air Quality: AQI 51 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 21° - 30° 26° 43 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.4 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.7h
February Excellent 21° - 31° 26° 35 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.4 m/s 2.5 extreme 11.8h
March Very Good 22° - 32° 27° 74 mm partly cloudy 77% 2.3 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
April Good 22° - 31° 27° 159 mm overcast 78% 1.8 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.2h
May Good 22° - 30° 26° 253 mm overcast 79% 1.8 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.3h
June Good 22° - 30° 26° 232 mm overcast 78% 2.4 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.4h
July Good 22° - 29° 26° 222 mm overcast 78% 2.4 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.3h
August Good 22° - 29° 26° 255 mm overcast 79% 2.2 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.2h
September Good 22° - 29° 25° 348 mm overcast 80% 2.2 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.0h
October Good 22° - 29° 25° 330 mm overcast 81% 1.8 m/s 2.0 very high 11.9h
November Good 22° - 29° 25° 217 mm overcast 81% 2.0 m/s 1.9 very high 11.7h
December Very Good 22° - 29° 25° 100 mm overcast 81% 2.8 m/s 1.9 very high 11.6h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Ko Ta Ru Tao

Access to Ko Tarutao is by boat from Pak Bara Pier in Satun province. There are scheduled ferries and charter boats; sea conditions vary with the season. Park permits from the national park authorities may be required.

Tips for Visiting Ko Ta Ru Tao

  • Hire a longtail boat from Pak Bara or nearby piers; public ferries are rare and seasonal.
  • Bring snorkeling gear-surrounding reefs reward those who explore beneath the surface.
  • Pack water and shade-some islands have little infrastructure or shade.