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Thale Ban National Park

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Thale Ban National Park essentials

Address: Thale Ban National Park, Satun/Trang region, southern Thailand
Hours: Daylight hours
Admission: Entrance typically free; small fees may apply for park facilities
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Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Thale Ban National Park

Visit in the dry season for the easiest access to coastal areas and clearer skies; birding and boat trips are best November-March.

Dry season
Nov-Mar · 24-31°C (75-88°F)
Calmer seas, clearer skies and lower humidity - best for boat access and coastal walks.
Monsoon season
May-Oct · 25-32°C (77-90°F)
Rougher seas and heavy rains; inland waterfalls and jungle are at their greenest but travel can be disrupted.

Weather & Climate near Thale Ban National Park

Climate

Thale Ban National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2078 mm/year), wettest in September.

Air Quality: AQI 58 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 22° - 31° 26° 47 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.7 m/s 1.9 very high 11.7h
February Very Good 22° - 32° 27° 37 mm partly cloudy 77% 2.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 11.8h
March Good 22° - 32° 30° 98 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.3 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
April Acceptable 23° - 32° 31° 170 mm overcast 78% 1.9 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.2h
May Acceptable 23° - 31° 30° 237 mm overcast 81% 2.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.3h
June Good 23° - 31° 27° 190 mm overcast 81% 2.4 m/s 2.0 very high 12.4h
July Good 23° - 30° 27° 182 mm overcast 81% 2.4 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.3h
August Good 23° - 30° 26° 207 mm overcast 82% 2.6 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.2h
September Good 23° - 30° 26° 297 mm overcast 83% 2.2 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.0h
October Good 23° - 29° 26° 295 mm overcast 84% 1.8 m/s 1.9 very high 11.9h
November Good 23° - 29° 26° 221 mm overcast 85% 1.9 m/s 1.7 very high 11.7h
December Very Good 22° - 30° 26° 97 mm overcast 85% 2.8 m/s 1.7 very high 11.6h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Thale Ban National Park

Reaching Thale Ban usually involves a drive from Satun town or Trang; expect a two-to-three hour road journey from either provincial center. Local tour operators in Satun run boat charters into the park; roads into park access points are narrow and sometimes unpaved, so a high-clearance vehicle is helpful.

Tips for Visiting Thale Ban National Park

  • Hire a local guide at the park office if planning inland hikes-tracks through karst forest are easy to lose.
  • Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a snorkel if visiting shoreline pools; some coves have clear water and small coral patches.
  • Visit early for birdwatching-migratory and resident shorebirds concentrate in the morning tide.