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 runs from October to January. November can bring rough waves, flooding and ferry disruption, so weather can affect both beach stays and boat trips.
75 mmJan34 mmFeb86 mmMar106 mmApr153 mmMay117 mmJun122 mmJul137 mmAug183 mmSep300 mmOct281 mmNov152 mmDec
Before choosing your travel dates
The season summary lists the rainy season as continuing through January, while the December commentary 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
Compare hotter and wetter months in the table below. These are historical climate averages: they are not a forecast for your travel dates and do not tell you whether swimming will be possible.
| Month | Travel rating | Temperature | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Sea conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | + Good | 25~29°C | 75 mm | 9 d | 82% | 6 h | Calm |
| February | ++ Very good | 25~30°C | 34 mm | 4 d | 80% | 7.5 h | Calm |
| March | + Good | 26~31°C | 86 mm | 8 d | 79% | 8 h | Calm |
| April | + Good | 27~32°C | 106 mm | 11 d | 79% | 7 h | Calm |
| May | ± Average | 27~32°C | 153 mm | 17 d | 80% | 6 h | Calm |
| June | + Good | 27~32°C | 117 mm | 15 d | 78% | 5.5 h | Calm |
| July | ± Average | 27~32°C | 122 mm | 16 d | 79% | 5.5 h | Calm |
| August | ± Average | 27~31°C | 137 mm | 16 d | 80% | 5.5 h | Calm |
| September | - Not recommended | 26~31°C | 183 mm | 19 d | 83% | 4.8 h | Moderate |
| October | - Not recommended | 26~30°C | 300 mm | 20 d | 85% | 5 h | Moderate |
| November | - Not recommended | 26~30°C | 281 mm | 20 d | 86% | 5 h | Rough |
| December | ± Average | 25~29°C | 152 mm | 14 d | 83% | 5.5 h | Moderate |
| Month | Weather and travel advice |
|---|---|
| January | Conditions become more pleasant as the northeast monsoon gradually weakens. Some rain still falls. |
| February | This is the driest month, with clear skies and settled weather. |
| March | The weather is hot and dry, with more hours of sunshine than any other month. |
| April | This is the hottest month. Occasional showers occur ahead of the rainy season. |
| May | Evening showers become more frequent as the rainy season approaches. |
| June | Even when the southwest monsoon is active, the Gulf coast is less exposed to its winds. Short showers are still possible. |
| July | Conditions are generally clear, with occasional short afternoon showers. |
| August | Brief storms may pass through. It is much drier than 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 northeast monsoon can bring heavy rain and higher sea levels. |
| November | At the peak of the rainy season, rough waves and flooding are possible. Ferry services may also be disrupted. |
| December | Rain gradually decreases. The existing weather commentary says the dry season returns from the end of the month. |