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
7.5700, 99.0500
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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

January

January is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. The driest month with just 26 mm and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° – 32°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

February

February is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° – 33°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° – 33°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
24° – 33°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

123 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (206 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° – 32°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

206 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (196 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° – 31°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

196 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.4h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (241 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° – 31°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

241 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (298 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° – 31°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

298 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

September

September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (319 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° – 30°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

319 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (294 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° – 30°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

294 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

November

November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (205 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° – 30°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

205 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

December

December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Regular rainfall (82 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° – 31°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

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