Thailand

Tambon Karon

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Tambon Karon is a coastal subdistrict on Phuket Island in southern Thailand. While the area itself is not a major diving hub, it serves as a gateway to the island’s broader dive scene. The surrounding region along the Andaman Sea offers access to popular dive centers and nearby sites around Phuket, with options for day trips from the coast and community shops that support beginner to intermediate divers. Diving activity is more centered on nearby Phuket towns and offshore sites than within Tambon Karon itself, and water conditions can vary with the monsoon season.

Essential information for traveling in Thailand

About Thailand

Sea
Andaman Sea, Malacca Strait, Gulf of Thailand a...
Timezone
Asia/Bangkok
Languages
TH
Demonym
Thai
Phone prefix
+66

Practicalities

Currency
THB
Voltage
220
Plug type
Type A, Type C, Type F
Airports
BKK DMK HKT KBV USM

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Tambon Karon

Nearby Dive Sites (22)

Nearby Dive Centers (2)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Tambon Karon

The best time to dive in Tambon Karon

The best months to dive in Tambon Karon are from March to April. Temperatures are confortable (28-29°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
28 °C 29 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
28 °C 29 °C 6/10
03 - Mar.
29 °C 30 °C 6/10
04 - Apr.
28 °C 31 °C 4/10
05 - May
28 °C 30 °C 4/10
06 - Jun.
28 °C 30 °C 4/10
07 - Jul.
29 °C 30 °C 5/10
08 - Aug.
28 °C 30 °C 4/10
09 - Sept.
27 °C 29 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
27 °C 29 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
27 °C 29 °C 4/10
12 - Dec.
28 °C 29 °C 6/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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