Tham Khao Mai Kaew Cave
Thai limestone cave with stalactites and chambers
Cave on Ko Lanta featuring stalactites and short walking routes; visited on guided tours as part of local island excursions.
Tham Khao Mai Kaew at a Glance#
Best Time to Visit Tham Khao Mai Kaew#
For this cave, go in the drier months (November-April) for more reliable access - note that the cave interior remains cool year‑round and crowd levels vary by season.
Dry (low‑rain) season / Peak visitor period
November-April · 24-32°C (inside cave ~20-25°C)
Generally easier access to the cave entrance and trails; more visitors during the main tourist months.
Wet season / Quieter period
May-October · 24-32°C (inside cave ~20-25°C)
Fewer visitors, but heavy rains can make access roads slippery or impassable and occasional closures are possible; cave interior stays relatively cool and stable.
Weather & Climate near Tham Khao Mai Kaew#
Climate
Tham Khao Mai Kaew'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 (2074 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
Air Quality:
AQI 53
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 23° - 32° | 30° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.6h |
| February | Excellent | 23° - 33° | 31° | 28 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 1.8 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.8h |
| March | Very Good | 23° - 33° | 32° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 1.8 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Good | 24° - 33° | 33° | 123 mm | overcast | 78% | 1.9 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.2h |
| May | Acceptable | 24° - 32° | 32° | 206 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.3h |
| June | Acceptable | 24° - 31° | 32° | 196 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.6 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.4h |
| July | Good | 24° - 31° | 31° | 241 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.5 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.4h |
| August | Good | 24° - 31° | 30° | 298 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.0 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.2h |
| September | Good | 23° - 30° | 27° | 319 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Good | 23° - 30° | 27° | 294 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.8h |
| November | Good | 23° - 30° | 27° | 205 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.7h |
| December | Very Good | 23° - 31° | 27° | 82 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.6h |
