About Ko Tarutao
Ko Tarutao is the largest of the 51 islands in the Tarutao National Marine Park archipelago in the Southern Andaman Coast of Southern Thailand, in Satun Province. The island is entirely a national park. It is usually open to the public from November to May.The island is almost entirely covered by tropical forest and so is host to many plants and animals. Well over 100 species of birds have been spotted, including doves, hornbills, kingfishers, egrets, sandpipers, plovers, swifts, owls, woodpeckers, and hawks. Larger animal residents include macaques, langurs, flying squirrels, mouse deer, bats, monitor lizards, and snakes.
More background: Ko Tarutao on Wikivoyage
When to go
Best months for Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi, Trang, Satun): Dec to Mar. Month-by-month guide
- Jan Best
- Feb Best
- Mar Best
- Apr Good
- May Mixed
- Jun Avoid
- Jul Avoid
- Aug Avoid
- Sep Avoid
- Oct Mixed
- Nov Good
- Dec Best
Regional weather guide, not specific to Ko Tarutao. Tap a month for details.
