Geography & Climate

Rayong province, approximately 180 kilometers southeast of Bangkok on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, has an area of 3,522 square kilometers and more than 100 kilometers of coastline. The topography is characterized by ranges of hills interspersed with flat tracts of land covered with fruit orchards, sugar cane and rubber plantations. In the Gulf just south of the province are several groups of beautiful tropical islands, including the ten islands of the Samet Marine National Park. The main island of the group, Ko Samet, is a favorite destination of tourists seeking crystal clear waters and peaceful, unspoiled beaches.

The climate of Rayong is tropical with a mean temperature of 28.9° C. The best months to visit are between November and January when there are relatively cool, dry breezes from the northeast. During this winter period the temperature ranges between 19° and 30° C, with humidity of 60%. The weather is hot in February, March and April, sometimes reaching 42° and averaging 38° with 70% humidity. From late May until October the southwest monsoon prevails, bringing ferocious afternoon downpours which usually only last for an hour or so. September is the rainiest month. During monsoon season the temperature averages 32° with humidity regularly reaching 90%.

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