West Coast

Southern Thailand offers a huge variety of options for perfect beach holidays. On the West coast you can choose one of Andaman sea islands such as Phuket, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, or opt for coastal beach in Krabi or Khao Lak.

Phuket

Phuket is the largest island of Thailand. Phuket is situated in the Andaman Sea waters off the west coast. The island is among the finest beach destinations in the world offering magnificent bays, fine palm-fringed white sand beaches, glittering seas, picturesque small surrounding islands, delightful Sino-Portuguese architecture and memorable hospitality of local people to millions of visitors.

Krabi

Krabi is a popular beach destination in Southern Thailand. Krabi province abounds with plenty of natural attractions including over 150 islands, gorgeous white sand beaches, turquoise water, flourishing coral reefs, towering limestone cliffs, numerous caves and waterfalls, making the scenery of the province both inland and at sea simply stunning.

Koh Phi Phi

Koh Phi Phi is a small archipelago of six islands. Koh Phi Phi islands are widely considered to be amongst the most beautiful islands in the world. Koh Phi Phi are one of the most popular islands in Thailand especially after they came to fame worldwide after the Leonardo Di Caprio movie “The Beach” was filmed in Maya Bay.

Koh Phayam

Koh Phayam is a nice island in the Andaman Sea about 35 km from Ranong. It‘s a laid-back and one of the most beautiful of Thailand‘s islands. Koh Phayam is a perfect place for those who want to get away from everything and just spend some time in one of its wide and uncrowded beaches.

Koh Lanta

Koh Lanta is an island in the Andaman Sea and part of Krabi province in Southern Thailand. Koh Lanta is located about 80 kilometers south of Krabi Town and is much more laid-back travel destination than province’s most popular spots Ao Nang, Koh Phi Phi and Railay.

Ranong

Ranong is a small border city and a major fishing and trading port in Southern Thailand. The city an attractive spot for growing numbers of travellers who want to use a border crossing with Myanmar for traveling overland to Kawthaung in Myanmar or other way. Ranong is also a starting point of traveling to a pair of exceptionally laid-back nearby Thai islands of Koh Phayam and Koh Chang Noi.

Weather on West Coast of Southern Thailand

Weather conditions are at their best on the West Coast from November to March. A cooling wind keeps the heat at bay and humidity level is low in Phuket, Krabi, Koh Phi Phi, Khao Lak and Koh Lanta. From March to May the temperature rises as the cooling wind departs and the humidity rises.

In April monsoonal weather usually arrives, which is expected to last until October. Peak rainfall levels are usually experienced in September and October. Outside of these months, the rain can often come in a short, heavy shower, usually in the afternoon.

All West coast destinations have similar weather conditions throughout the year as they all experience the impact of the Andaman sea. Temperatures and weather conditions in these locations might differ a bit in short term but in long term it's not notable.

For the best time to visit West Coast destinations check our weather ratings chart.

You are planning to continue your trip up north or move to the East Coast after visiting the West Coast of Southern Thailand? Check when is the best time to visit Thailand's other destinations and choose destination with the best possible weather conditions wisely.