 Visitors
to Khaolak can expect to find the weather to be warm all year
round. If really hot weather is not your style, the cool NE monsoon
season, from November though March, is the least humid, and the
cool breezes keep things comfortable. The average temperature
is around 75oF to 89oF (24oC to 32oC) at this time.
For sun lovers, the hottest time is from April through May, with
temperatures ranging from 80oF to 95oF (27oC to 36oC). There are
frequent short heavy thundery showers, offering welcome relief
from the temperature and humidity. June, July and August is less
hot, and though the weather is generally fine, there can be brief
but heavy showers, with plenty of sunshine between downpours.
Temperatures range between 70oF and 90oF (20oC to 33oC).
 During
September and early October the monsoon sets in, but even then
there are long intervals of sunshine between the heavy showers.
Khaolak is enjoyable at any time of year however due to the range
of excursions and activities, both water- and land-based, that
offer themselves during most times of the year.
Locale and Landscape
 Khaolak
lies in the Takua-Pa district of Phang-Nga province, in the south
of Thailand. Phang-Nga is situated on the West Coast facing the
Andaman Sea, and lies within 1-2hrs driving distance of popular
tourist destinations such as Krabi in the east, and Phuket in
the south.
A primarily agricultural province, Phang-Nga produces rubber
and food crops such as rice, vegetables and fruit. A large proportion
of the province is still comprised of forest, much of which is
designated national park area.
 Khaolak
itself is a national park area, resplendent with rich natural
attractions, and a convenient departure point to other of Phang-Nga's
many points of interest, including the famous Similan Islands,
and Surin Islands in neighbouring Ranong Province.
Khaolak's strong attraction is the beauty of its natural surroundings
-bordering the Andaman Sea on one side, and surrounded by natural
forest on other sides. Offering peace and tranquility, the area
is reminiscent of Phuket in bygone days, and is the perfect spot
to get away from the razzle and dazzle of more populated areas
nearby.
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