Khao Lak weather in November
In November, Khao Lak sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 208 mm of rain across 23.1 wet days and about 11.6 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in November, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 42 min at the start of November to 11 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Khao Lak's 6th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Khao Lak's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 208 mm
- 23.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min
- 6:24 AM – 6:00 PM
- Cloud cover
- 80%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.55 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.7
- out of 10
Khao Lak is human settlement in Phang Nga Province, Thailand.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical November day in Khao Lak reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs on par with October and on par with December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 25 |
| 2 | 28 | 25 |
| 3 | 28 | 25 |
| 4 | 29 | 25 |
| 5 | 29 | 25 |
| 6 | 29 | 25 |
| 7 | 29 | 25 |
| 8 | 29 | 25 |
| 9 | 29 | 25 |
| 10 | 29 | 25 |
| 11 | 29 | 25 |
| 12 | 29 | 25 |
| 13 | 29 | 25 |
| 14 | 29 | 25 |
| 15 | 29 | 25 |
| 16 | 29 | 25 |
| 17 | 29 | 25 |
| 18 | 29 | 25 |
| 19 | 29 | 25 |
| 20 | 29 | 25 |
| 21 | 29 | 25 |
| 22 | 29 | 25 |
| 23 | 29 | 25 |
| 24 | 29 | 25 |
| 25 | 29 | 25 |
| 26 | 29 | 25 |
| 27 | 29 | 25 |
| 28 | 29 | 25 |
| 29 | 29 | 25 |
| 30 | 29 | 25 |
How November really feels in Khao Lak
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 19 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in November is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Khao Lak weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 7th-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 24° | 67 | 9.9 | 11.6 | 5.3 |
| Feb | 30° / 25° | 42 | 7.7 | 11.7 | 5.2 |
| Mar | 30° / 25° | 116 | 15.3 | 11.9 | 4.4 |
| Apr | 30° / 26° | 168 | 21.8 | 12.2 | 3.6 |
| May | 29° / 26° | 302 | 26.8 | 12.4 | 3.2 |
| Jun | 29° / 26° | 301 | 24.8 | 12.5 | 3.4 |
| Jul | 28° / 26° | 288 | 25.4 | 12.5 | 3.5 |
| Aug | 28° / 25° | 322 | 25.7 | 12.3 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 28° / 25° | 363 | 26.3 | 12.1 | 3.6 |
| Oct | 28° / 25° | 355 | 28.8 | 11.8 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 29° / 25° | 208 | 23.1 | 11.6 | 3.7 |
| Dec | 29° / 25° | 90 | 13.1 | 11.5 | 5.0 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 8% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 80%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 28 |
| Cloudier (%) | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 72 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 87 |
| 2 | 14 | 86 |
| 3 | 14 | 86 |
| 4 | 14 | 86 |
| 5 | 15 | 85 |
| 6 | 16 | 84 |
| 7 | 16 | 84 |
| 8 | 17 | 83 |
| 9 | 18 | 82 |
| 10 | 19 | 81 |
| 11 | 19 | 81 |
| 12 | 19 | 81 |
| 13 | 20 | 80 |
| 14 | 21 | 79 |
| 15 | 20 | 80 |
| 16 | 20 | 80 |
| 17 | 20 | 80 |
| 18 | 20 | 80 |
| 19 | 21 | 79 |
| 20 | 21 | 79 |
| 21 | 22 | 78 |
| 22 | 22 | 78 |
| 23 | 22 | 78 |
| 24 | 22 | 78 |
| 25 | 23 | 77 |
| 26 | 24 | 76 |
| 27 | 25 | 75 |
| 28 | 25 | 75 |
| 29 | 25 | 75 |
| 30 | 28 | 72 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Khao Lak gets around 208 mm of rain over 23.1 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 77% and peaks near 86% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 86 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 63 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 86 |
| 2 | 86 |
| 3 | 85 |
| 4 | 84 |
| 5 | 84 |
| 6 | 83 |
| 7 | 83 |
| 8 | 82 |
| 9 | 81 |
| 10 | 81 |
| 11 | 80 |
| 12 | 80 |
| 13 | 80 |
| 14 | 79 |
| 15 | 79 |
| 16 | 78 |
| 17 | 78 |
| 18 | 77 |
| 19 | 76 |
| 20 | 76 |
| 21 | 75 |
| 22 | 74 |
| 23 | 73 |
| 24 | 72 |
| 25 | 71 |
| 26 | 69 |
| 27 | 68 |
| 28 | 67 |
| 29 | 65 |
| 30 | 63 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the oppressive band about 92% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Oppressive (%) | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 92 |
| Miserable (%) | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 2 | 1 | 95 | 4 |
| 3 | 1 | 95 | 4 |
| 4 | 1 | 95 | 4 |
| 5 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 6 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 7 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 8 | 1 | 94 | 5 |
| 9 | 1 | 93 | 6 |
| 10 | 1 | 93 | 6 |
| 11 | 1 | 92 | 7 |
| 12 | 1 | 92 | 7 |
| 13 | 1 | 92 | 7 |
| 14 | 1 | 91 | 8 |
| 15 | 1 | 91 | 8 |
| 16 | 2 | 90 | 8 |
| 17 | 2 | 90 | 8 |
| 18 | 2 | 90 | 8 |
| 19 | 2 | 91 | 7 |
| 20 | 2 | 91 | 7 |
| 21 | 2 | 91 | 7 |
| 22 | 2 | 92 | 6 |
| 23 | 3 | 91 | 6 |
| 24 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 25 | 3 | 92 | 5 |
| 26 | 3 | 93 | 4 |
| 27 | 4 | 92 | 4 |
| 28 | 4 | 92 | 4 |
| 29 | 4 | 93 | 3 |
| 30 | 5 | 92 | 3 |
Wind in November
Winds average 9 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 min at the start of November to 11 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:20 AM to 6:30 AM, and sunset from 6:01 PM to 6:03 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 6:20 | 6:01 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 6:20 | 6:01 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 6:20 | 6:01 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 6:21 | 6:01 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 6:21 | 6:01 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 6:21 | 6:01 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 6:21 | 6:00 |
| 8 | 11.6 | 6:22 | 6:00 |
| 9 | 11.6 | 6:22 | 6:00 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 6:22 | 6:00 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 6:23 | 6:00 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 6:23 | 6:00 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 6:23 | 6:00 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:24 | 6:00 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:24 | 6:00 |
| 16 | 11.6 | 6:24 | 6:00 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 6:25 | 6:00 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 6:25 | 6:00 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 6:25 | 6:01 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 6:26 | 6:01 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:26 | 6:01 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:27 | 6:01 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:27 | 6:01 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:28 | 6:01 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:28 | 6:01 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 6:28 | 6:02 |
| 27 | 11.5 | 6:29 | 6:02 |
| 28 | 11.5 | 6:29 | 6:02 |
| 29 | 11.5 | 6:30 | 6:02 |
| 30 | 11.5 | 6:30 | 6:03 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 4.55 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.35 kWh/m² to a high of 6.1 kWh/m² in March across the year — November's 4.55 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Khao Lak
In November, Khao Lak sits inside its cyclone and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Khao Lak sits in the North Indian Ocean cyclone zone; the season peaks May and October–November.
Khao Lak's rainy season runs April–November, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is November a good time to visit Khao Lak?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Khao Lak.
What to pack for Khao Lak in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Khao Lak sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 23 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Khao Lak in November
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 13 km away) is warmest in April at about 30°C and coldest in January near 28°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Khao Lak in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Khao Lak peaks around August 21 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 12 at about 10 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Very high |
Air quality in Khao Lak in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Khao Lak is worst in March — around 16 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Moderate |
| Feb | 14 | Moderate |
| Mar | 16 | Moderate |
| Apr | 16 | Moderate |
| May | 12 | Moderate |
| Jun | 13 | Moderate |
| Jul | 13 | Moderate |
| Aug | 11 | Good |
| Sep | 12 | Good |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 12 | Good |
Where is Khao Lak?
Khao Lak sits at 8.6°N, 98.2°E, 0 m above sea level, in Thailand. The nearest listed city is Ban Kamala, 74 km away.
Topography around Khao Lak
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Khao Lak.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Khao Lak has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 388 m around an average of 45 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 686 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,077 m.
The land around Khao Lak is covered by water (50%) and trees (45%) within 3 km, water (49%) and trees (46%) within 16 km, and water (59%) and trees (37%) within 80 km.
Thailand travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 31% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $8,057
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 4.8
- per 100k, 2011
- Road deaths
- 32.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 402
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Khao Lak (8.615°, 98.2399°, elevation 0 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).