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Pak Meng beach

Beach

Coastal bay in southern Thailand's Trang province with sand and small limestone islands offshore plus seafood shacks along the shore. Visitors come for sunsets, boat trips to nearby islands and fresh seafood.

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

Pak Meng beach at a Glance

About Pak Meng beach

Pak Meng Beach is a curved sandy bay on the Andaman coast of southern Thailand in Trang Province. The shoreline forms a long, shallow bay that faces west across the Andaman Sea.

The beach is used as a launching point for long-tail boats and small ferries to nearby islands, and the western aspect makes it a popular spot for sunset viewing. Local stalls and a pier provide visitor facilities and boat access.

Situated on the western coastline of Trang Province, the beach is part of the island-and-archipelago landscape of southern Thailand and functions as a coastal gateway for nearby island tourism.

  • Sunsets and island boats: Sunsets over the Andaman Sea and boat departures to nearby islands from the local pier are major draws.
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Pak Meng beach

Best visited November-February for calm seas and comfortable weather; expect more tourists during this period.

High season (cool, dry)
November-February · 24-30°C
Calm seas, clearer skies, and comfortable temperatures-peak tourism period.
Hot season
March-May · 28-35°C
Hotter days and fewer tourists than peak season; good for early morning beach walks.
Monsoon shoulder
June-September · 25-32°C
Isolated downpours and stronger seas; island-hopping schedules can be unreliable.

Weather & Climate near Pak Meng beach

Climate

Pak Meng beach'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 (2015 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 53 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
19°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 23° - 32° 31° 33 mm partly cloudy 84% 2.4 m/s 1.9 very high 11.6h
February Excellent 23° - 33° 31° 28 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.5 m/s 2.3 extreme 11.8h
March Very Good 23° - 34° 33° 59 mm partly cloudy 77% 2.2 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
April Good 24° - 34° 34° 120 mm overcast 80% 1.7 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.2h
May Acceptable 24° - 32° 34° 194 mm overcast 85% 2.2 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.3h
June Acceptable 24° - 32° 33° 176 mm overcast 86% 2.6 m/s 2.0 very high 12.4h
July Acceptable 24° - 31° 32° 213 mm overcast 86% 2.7 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.4h
August Acceptable 24° - 31° 32° 264 mm overcast 86% 3.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.2h
September Acceptable 24° - 31° 31° 285 mm overcast 88% 2.2 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.1h
October Acceptable 23° - 30° 27° 283 mm overcast 88% 1.7 m/s 1.9 very high 11.8h
November Good 23° - 30° 27° 239 mm overcast 89% 1.9 m/s 1.7 very high 11.7h
December Very Good 23° - 30° 27° 121 mm overcast 87% 2.6 m/s 1.7 very high 11.6h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Pak Meng beach

Pak Meng is in Trang Province on Thailand’s west coast of the Gulf of Thailand near Trang town. From Trang town center, it’s about a 30-40 minute drive southwest along Route 4031 and Route 4. Regular buses and minivans serve the general area; taxis and motorbike taxis from Trang are common. Small piers on Pak Meng Beach offer boats to nearby islands; schedules vary by season.

Tips for Visiting Pak Meng beach

  • Sunset is the best time to watch Pak Meng's small fleet of longtail boats swing against the sky-bring a jacket for the sea breeze.
  • To reach the nearby island Koh Kradan for snorkeling, book from the small piers along the beach; bargaining for price is normal but fair rates are common.
  • Avoid the monsoon months (October-December) when seas are rough and some boat services are reduced.