Temperatures in Khao Lak in May remain very warm, but the wet season has definitely started. Average temperatures are 29°C with highs of 33°C and lows do not drop below 25°C so a cooling breeze is very welcome. Please take care in the sun and on the beaches. Even the water temperature is 29°C, which will make swimmers very happy.
There are less hours of sunshine in this month with 6 per day, due to the increased cloud coverage in the skies as the month progresses. In part this is due to the increasing rainfall in the form of either light showers or quick thunderstorms. There is a whopping 253mm of rainfall across 24 days of the month, so you may need an umbrella! It is best to check the live weather forecast.
However, the length of day is essentially constant. The shortest day is May 1 with 12:35 hours of sunlight, and the longest May 31 with 12:49 hours. The sun rises at approximately 6am and sets at about 6:40pm. Humidity ranges from mild to very humid, and wind speeds vary from 0 m/s to 3 m/s, from any direction, though predominantly from south.
Families and couples looking for somewhere to stay during their holiday in Khao Lak should consider the Baan Krating Khao Lak. Nestled in a tall cliff, the complex offers fantastic views across the resort and is found close to many shops, bars and restaurants. This charming, boutique village is secluded and private, just one hour from Phuket Intl Airport. Relaxing facilities include a refreshing swimming pool, Spa Pamper, Wana Dalah restaurant and Wana Beach Bar. Nearby adventures include the Sicilian Islands, Phang Nga Bay, and Buddhist caves. Couples can enjoy a Thai or Western Wedding on the romantic beach. Guest rooms include 14 deluxe rooms and 18 pavilion rooms, ranging from 27- to 40-sq metres.
Families and couples looking for somewhere to stay in Khao Lak, Thailand should take a look at the Khao Lak Emerald Beach Resort & Spa. Enjoying a great location on a private golden sand beach, this complex features a selection of rooms and suites, with something suitable for all group sizes, budgets and tastes. Guests can choose from 47 sq.m. family rooms, including balcony with garden or lagoon view, 42 sq.m. deluxe rooms with living area, or 54 sq.m. Oceanfront villages, including private terrace. All rooms are equipped with minibar, safe, bathtub, satellite LCD TV, and A/C.
Situated between Khao Lak and Bang Sak, you'll find a wonderful collection of sandy coastal trails, many of which will lead to you deserted beaches. These trails are perfect for exploring on foot or you can even rent a motorcycle zip along them with the wind in your hair. Pakarang Cape is the most westerly point on the mainland, and at low tide a great place to hunt for shells, coral and smooth pebbles. The beach is popular with surfers.
Khuk Khak Beach is wide and long, with a few lagoons and rivers here and there. It's a quiet beach with just a handful of restaurants, supermarkets and massage huts. Another great spot is South Beach, with its shady casuarina trees and tropical flora. It's a quiet beach spot with massage huts here and there. Here you'll find only a handful of hotels: Merlin, Emerald, Diamond and The Briza Hotel.
Chong-Fah Seafood (Bang Niang Beach) is a simple yet delightful restaurant with dining pavilions and wooden furniture. They serve traditional Thai seafood dishes from 8 to 22 right off the Bang Niang Beach.
A Thai/Western fusion favourite is Dao Thong (Opposite Bang Niang Market), serving dinner only, and mostly traditional dishes with the occasional attractive international flair. La Roma (Opposite the market) is an Italian pizza trattoria that stylishly mixes Thai with pizza. Another fusion experiment is Victoria Tandoori Night (Opposite Mukhdara Resort, Soi Bang Niang #1), specialising in Thai and Indian set menus with a takeaway option.
If you're trying to impress a date, try The Candle (Soi Bang Niang #1), for its classy Thai menu with international touches. With its brickwork exterior, Thai wine list and innovative dishes, this is the place to impress.
Thailand is one of the best locations in the world for diving and snorkelling. Wicked Diving offers a huge range of packages, all of which are environmentally friendly and respect the marine life. With such a great selection of itineraries on offer, there is something for everyone to enjoy from professional divers to complete amateurs.
Similan Diving Safaris is a PADI 5-Star Dive Centre that offers a range of excursions and courses, with something suitable for all ages, abilities and budgets. Diver enthusiasts should also make time to visit the Sea Dragon Dive Centre one of the most popular dive centres in the resort. Specialising in live-aboard, diving and island day trips, this company offers loads of PADI dive courses for people of all abilities.
