Southern Gulf · Thailand
Khanom
Photo: Ahoerstemeier · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Climate score in September
Quiet gulf coastline, pink dolphins and uncrowded beaches, spared from mass tourism.
Highlights
Rain and sun over the year
rainy days / month · filled bar = shown monthBest months
February, January, March
Avoid
October, November
Compare with
Loading live weather…
Khanom, on the southern Gulf of Thailand coast between Chumphon and Koh Samui, remains largely off the mass-tourism radar despite beaches comparable to its better-known neighbors. The area is best known for its pink dolphins, visible from the coast at certain times of year.
Pink dolphins and caves
A small population of Irrawaddy pink dolphins frequents the waters off Khanom, a rarity few other Thai destinations can claim, alongside sea caves reachable by boat.
Still-unspoiled beaches
Without Koh Samui's hotel density, Khanom's beaches stay quiet, an option for travelers seeking a more low-key mood on the same coast.
Khanom is reached by road from Nakhon Si Thammarat or Surat Thani airport; the driest season runs December to March, similar to the rest of the southern Gulf.
Explore differently
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Khanom?
The best months are February, January, March.
When should you avoid Khanom?
Avoid the wettest months: October, November.