Best Time to Visit Khao Sok National Park
Best time to visit Khao Sok National Park: January and February. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Khao Sok National Park
Go in January and February. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: May, June and July - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Khao Sok National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 89° | 73° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 92° | 72° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 94° | 74° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 94° | 75° | 6,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 88° | 76° | 16,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 85° | 75° | 12,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 85° | 74° | 12,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 84° | 74° | 10,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 83° | 74° | 17,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 85° | 74° | 14,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 85° | 74° | 8,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 87° | 74° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Khao Sok National Park compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Khao Sok National Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phuket International Airport | 57 mi | 82°F | +35°F warmer | 90 in |
| Railay Beach | 66 mi | 81°F | +34°F warmer | 84 in |
| Phuket | 72 mi | 82°F | +34°F warmer | 81 in |
| Phuket | 72 mi | 82°F | +34°F warmer | 81 in |
| Maya Bay | 87 mi | 83°F | +36°F warmer | 81 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
- If your dates are flexible, avoid May, June and July - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Khao Sok National Park is a national park in Thailand. Khao Sok National Park is a national park known for limestone karsts and Cheow Lan Lake.
Right now it is 86°F (30°C) in Khao Sok National Park with overcast. It feels like 94°F. Today runs from 75°F to 89°F. Chance of precipitation is 79%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Khao Sok National Park is January and February. The climate is tropical. May, June and July tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 94°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 72°F.
The closest major airport is Phuket International Airport (HKT), about 57 mi away. Nearby highlights include Railay Beach, Phuket, Maya Bay and Koh Samui.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 89°F is 4.5°F above the 84°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Khao Sok National Park today at 8.4/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Khao Sok National Park right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:10 AM, Aug 23 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 89° / 75°
Drizzle · 79% rain · wind 9 mph
🌦️ 87° / 74°
Light showers · 96% rain · wind 9 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Khao Sok National Park?
Khao Sok National Park is a national park in Thailand. Its coordinates are 8.9142, 98.5257. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Khao Sok National Park right now?
It is currently 86°F (30°C) with overcast. Humidity is 70% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Khao Sok National Park?
January and February offer the most comfortable conditions in Khao Sok National Park, which has a tropical climate. May, June and July are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Khao Sok National Park in?
Khao Sok National Park observes Asia/Bangkok (UTC+07:00). The local time is 3:10 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Khao Sok National Park?
The closest airports are Phuket International Airport (HKT), 57 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Khao Sok National Park?
Popular options include Railay Beach, Phuket, Maya Bay, Koh Samui and Langkawi.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 3:10 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
