Khanom monthly weather and climate
Khanom · Southern Gulf of Thailand
Khanom, on the southern Gulf of Thailand, has its dry season from February to April. The rainy season lasts from October to January, with rough waves and a risk of flooding in November. Ferry services can also be disrupted, so both beach stays and boat journeys may be affected by the weather.
Before choosing your travel dates
The seasonal summary places January within the rainy season, but the December description says the dry season starts at the end of December. These accounts differ, so this material alone cannot establish when the dry season begins.
When are the dry and rainy seasons?
- Best time to visit
- Feb–Apr
- Dry season
- Feb–Apr
- Rainy season
- Oct–Jan
- Hottest month
- Apr (32°C)
- Wettest month
- Oct (300 mm)
Monthly weather and climate
Use the table below to compare hotter and wetter months. These are historical climate averages, so they do not give a forecast for your travel dates or tell you whether you will be able to swim.
| Month | Travel rating | Temperature | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Sea conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | + Good | 25~29°C | 75 mm | 9 days | 82% | 6 hours | Calm |
| February | ++ Very good | 25~30°C | 34 mm | 4 days | 80% | 7.5 hours | Calm |
| March | + Good | 26~31°C | 86 mm | 8 days | 79% | 8 hours | Calm |
| April | + Good | 27~32°C | 106 mm | 11 days | 79% | 7 hours | Calm |
| May | ± Average | 27~32°C | 153 mm | 17 days | 80% | 6 hours | Calm |
| June | + Good | 27~32°C | 117 mm | 15 days | 78% | 5.5 hours | Calm |
| July | ± Average | 27~32°C | 122 mm | 16 days | 79% | 5.5 hours | Calm |
| August | ± Average | 27~31°C | 137 mm | 16 days | 80% | 5.5 hours | Calm |
| September | - Not recommended | 26~31°C | 183 mm | 19 days | 83% | 4.8 hours | Moderate |
| October | - Not recommended | 26~30°C | 300 mm | 20 days | 85% | 5 hours | Moderate |
| November | - Not recommended | 26~30°C | 281 mm | 20 days | 86% | 5 hours | Rough |
| December | ± Average | 25~29°C | 152 mm | 14 days | 83% | 5.5 hours | Moderate |
| Month | Weather and travel advice |
|---|---|
| January | Conditions become more pleasant as the north-east monsoon gradually weakens. Some rain still falls, however. |
| February | This is the driest month. Skies are clear and the weather is calm. |
| March | It is hot and dry, with the most sunshine hours of the year. |
| April | This is the hottest month. Occasional showers arrive ahead of the rainy season. |
| May | Evening showers become more frequent as conditions move towards the rainy season. |
| June | Even when the south-west monsoon is active, the Gulf coast is more sheltered from the wind. Short showers are still possible. |
| July | It is mostly sunny, with occasional short afternoon showers. |
| August | Brief storms are possible. Conditions are much drier than on the Andaman coast at the same time of year. |
| September | Rainfall and cloud cover increase. This month also has the fewest sunshine hours. |
| October | The approaching north-east monsoon can bring heavy rain and rising sea levels. |
| November | The rainy season peaks, with rough waves and a risk of flooding. Ferry services may also be disrupted. |
| December | Rain gradually eases. The existing weather description says the dry season returns towards the end of the month. |