Chumphon, Thailand
Chumphon
Chumphon is a town in Thailand, close to the sea. It has a population of about 33,516 (2014). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJan · Mar · Dec
Population33,516
Local time21:27
10.50° N, 99.18° EElevation 8 mUTC+7 · Indochina Time
October: high / low28° / 25°
Rain this month260mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan · Mar · Dec
Best: Jan · Mar · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chumphon at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:13 · 18:0411 h 51 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:50Next holiday23 OctoberHM King Chulalongkorn Memorial DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan · Mar · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in April
Coolest month24°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthOctober
260 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
38 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
May
Monuments nearby1+
within 6.5 km
How Chumphon has grown
People living in the built-up area (16 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+623%8,330 in 1975 → 60k in 2025Weather in Chumphon
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 6 km/h · humidity 99%
Today22 Oct30°25°0.9 mm
Fri23 Oct31°25°8.2 mm
Sat24 Oct31°25°8.5 mm
Sun25 Oct30°25°5.1 mm
Mon26 Oct29°24°3.6 mm
Tue27 Oct29°24°11.2 mm
Wed28 Oct28°26°19.5 mm
Thu29 Oct28°25°6.8 mm
Fri30 Oct29°26°27.8 mm
Sat31 Oct29°25°11.8 mm
When to go to Chumphon
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 75 | 62 | 65 | 41 | 34 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 41 | 49 | 64 |
| High | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 47 | 38 | 84 | 90 | 225 | 231 | 234 | 282 | 231 | 260 | 250 | 93 |
| Wet days | 6 | 10 | 7 | 14 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 11 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
What's on in Chumphon
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Public holidays
23OctHM King Chulalongkorn Memorial DayNational
Fri5DecHM King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great's Birthday · National Day · National Father's DayNational
Sat7DecHM King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great's Birthday (in lieu) · National Day (in lieu) · National Father's Day (in lieu)National
Mon10DecConstitution DayNational
ThuMonuments and museums in Chumphon
More museums: Chumphon National Museum
Outdoors around Chumphon
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
near hotelCamp sites
6.5 kmKhao Matsee ViewpointViewpoints
10 kmMaha Thep TrimurtiViewpoints
14 kmRung Rueng Beach Camping PlaceCamp sites
15 kmChumphon Diving CenterDive site
12 kmNature around Chumphon
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Thailand seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Chumphon
Tropical storms · Chumphon
Towns and villages around Chumphon
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Ban Yang Yuan1.7 kmBan Nong Thong Kham1.8 kmBan Thung Tin Sai1.8 kmBan Don Khae2 kmBan Na Thung2.2 kmBan Nong Som2.2 kmBan Dan Ta Khao2.2 kmBan Sam Kaeo2.4 kmBan Bang Mak2.6 kmBan Tha Kradan2.9 kmBan Khun Saen3.1 kmBan Saeng Daet3.1 kmBan Wat Pradoem3.2 kmBan Sai Muang3.4 kmBan Na Duan3.5 kmBan Phuang3.7 kmBan Bang Luek3.8 kmBan Thap Tanot3.8 kmBan Hua Khu3.9 kmBan Wat Phra Khwang4.1 kmBan Don Sai Kaeo4.1 kmBan U Taphao4.2 kmBan Nuea4.5 kmBan Don Sai Ngam4.6 kmBan Nong Khla4.7 kmBan Don Samo4.8 kmBan Noen Khiri4.8 kmBan Fai Tha4.8 kmBan Khu Khut4.9 kmBan Don Suea Huk5 kmBan Bang Paeng5 kmBan Hua Laem5.1 kmBan Wang Phai5.1 kmBan Thap Takhian Thong5.1 kmBan Don Yai5.3 kmBan Nai Huai5.3 kmBan Khao Thalom5.4 kmBan Nong Khiam5.5 kmBan Bang Tum5.6 kmBan Sala Loi5.8 kmBan Hua Tha6 kmBan Klang Ao6.1 kmBan Don Nao6.1 kmBan Hat Phan Krai6.2 kmBan Klang Na6.2 kmBan Tha Yang6.4 kmBan Phanang Tak6.4 kmBan Klang6.4 kmBan Phuttharaksa6.5 kmBan Na6.5 kmBan Hu Ro6.7 kmBan Don Mueang6.7 kmBan Na Mon6.8 kmBan Khao Hoi Khong6.9 kmBan Huai Phak6.9 kmBan Khun Krathing7 kmBan Na Rae7.1 kmBan Wang Katha7.1 kmBan Nong Muk7.1 kmBan Kho Son7.1 kmBan Bang Phara7.2 kmBan Tham7.2 kmBan Wang Thong7.4 kmBan Khao Pun7.4 kmBan Don Thing Thuat7.5 kmBan Nong Kut7.5 kmBan Sai Thong7.7 kmBan Pak Khlong Phanang Tak7.7 kmBan Lang7.8 kmBan Khao Bo7.9 kmBan Khao Noi7.9 kmBan Khon Thi8 kmBan Don Ruap8.1 kmBan Na Prue8.2 kmBan Hua Thanon8.3 kmBan Na Cha-ang8.4 kmBan Khao Pluk8.5 kmBan Khao Ta Mueang8.7 kmBan Khao Kluai8.9 kmBan Nong Chorakhe8.9 km
Chumphon from above
Around Chumphon11 places to see, do and reach nearby
Mu Ko Chumphon National ParkNature17 kmKo MattaphonNature9.7 kmSai Ri beach, ChumphonNature16 kmKhao DinsoMountain19 kmChumphon Diving CenterDive site12 kmWat Tham Khao Khun KrathingMonument6.5 kmChumphon National MuseumMuseum3.4 kmStationStation0.9 kmStationStation3.6 kmStationStation5.4 kmSongserm Mattaphon PierFerry port9.3 km
Getting to Chumphon
Chumphon AirportCJM
31 kmKawthoung AirportKAW
86 kmRanong AirportUNN
103 kmชุมพรRailway station
0.9 kmแสงแดดRailway station
3.6 kmนาชะอังRailway station
5.4 kmSongserm Mattaphon PierFerry port
9.3 kmPlaces near Chumphon
Places with a climate like Chumphon
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chumphon?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, March and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chumphon.
What is the hottest month in Chumphon?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Chumphon?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chumphon?
October is the wettest month with about 260 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Chumphon?
The sea is warmest in May at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 28°C.