Khao Sok National Park, Thailand: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Khao Sok National Park, Thailand? If you're planning to go to Khao Sok National Park, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Khao Sok National Park, Thailand

Based on the climate and weather in Khao Sok National Park, the best time to go is February. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Khao Sok National Park, Thailand by month

January

If you are traveling to Khao Sok National Park in January, you will notice that it is constantly hot. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts
Shorts
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Sunglasses
Sandals
Dresses
Skirts

February

February in this region is blindingly hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Skirts
Waterproof footwear
Light shorts
Light dresses
Thin short sleeve shirts
Sunglasses
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Sandals
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Tank tops
Waterproof luggage

March

March in Khao Sok National Park is scorchingly hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 90s F (mid 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Sunglasses
Light shorts
Thin short sleeve shirts
Rain coat
Skirts
Tank tops
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Light dresses

April

April here is sweltering and somewhat stormy. Temperatures average in the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Thin pants, such as light khakis
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Sunglasses
Tank tops
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Light shorts
Sandals
Light dresses
Thin short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Rain coat

May

May in this region can be sweltering and somewhat stormy. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Umbrella
Short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Sunglasses
Skirts
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Shorts
Sunscreen lotion

June

June in Khao Sok National Park can be very hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Shorts
Skirts
Sandals
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Sunglasses

July

July in Khao Sok National Park can be very hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) to low 80s F (low 30s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Dresses
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts
Sunglasses
Short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear

August

In August, Khao Sok National Park can be very hot. Temperatures routinely are in the high 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

This is also a rainy time for Khao Sok National Park, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In August, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Shorts
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Sandals
Waterproof footwear
Skirts
Sunglasses
Dresses

September

If you go to Khao Sok National Park in September, you will notice that it is extremely hot. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Sunglasses
Waterproof footwear
Skirts
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Shorts
Sandals
Rain coat
Umbrella

October

October in Khao Sok National Park is extremely hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) to high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Sunglasses
Umbrella
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Shorts
Sandals
Waterproof footwear
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses

November

In November, Khao Sok National Park is constantly hot. Temperatures routinely are in the low 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the 70s F (low 20s C).

This is also a rainy time for Khao Sok National Park, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In November, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Shorts
Rain coat
Dresses
Sunglasses
Short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Sandals

December

If you are traveling to Khao Sok National Park in December, you will notice that it can be very hot. Expect it to rain about a third of the time.

Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts
Waterproof luggage
Sandals
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear
Skirts
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Dresses
Sunglasses

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Khao Sok National Park, Thailand

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Khao Sok National Park, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types A, B, C and O
A SIM card that works in Khao Sok National Park
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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