Khao Sok National Park
Khao Sok National Park is a national park of Thailand. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between January and March, when rainfall is at its lowest, with about 8 to 11 rainy days per month. Temperatures during this period range from daily lows of 19 °C to daily highs of 32 °C. From May to October, the park experiences heavy rain, with monthly rainfall reaching over 450 mm and as many as 29 rainy days in October.
Travelers can reach the park via Surat Thani Airport, which is 70 km away, or Phuket International Airport, located 95 km from the site. The park is 577 km from Bangkok. The park is located in the Phanom and Ban Ta Khun areas.
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is September, with about 630 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Average low, °C | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
| Rainfall, mm | 46 | 48 | 131 | 242 | 472 | 450 | 473 | 572 | 630 | 587 | 322 | 87 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 19 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
