Thailand

Ban Ko Li Pe

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Ban Ko Li Pe is a coastal area in southern Thailand, near the Malacca Strait. While the city itself is not a major diving hub, the nearby Satun coastal region offers access to freshwater and saltwater dive opportunities along the Andaman Sea side and strait-adjacent sites. With a handful of local dive centers clustered in the wider Satun Province, divers typically use Ban Ko Li Pe as a gateway to nearby reefs, walls, and macro spots, as well as day trips from larger towns in the region. Expect modest visibility and warm tropical waters; marine life includes reef fish, occasional reef sharks, and macro critters around rocky outcrops and rubble patches. Access is straightforward from regional roads, with boats departing from nearby piers for short excursions to nearby dive sites.

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 Ban Ko Li Pe

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Nearby cities for scuba diving around Ban Ko Li Pe

The best time to dive in Ban Ko Li Pe

The best months to dive in Ban Ko Li Pe are from January to Febuary. Temperatures are confortable (28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
28 °C 29 °C 2/10
02 - Feb.
28 °C 30 °C 4/10
03 - Mar.
29 °C 30 °C 3/10
04 - Apr.
28 °C 31 °C 0/10
05 - May
29 °C 31 °C 0/10
06 - Jun.
29 °C 31 °C 0/10
07 - Jul.
29 °C 31 °C 2/10
08 - Aug.
29 °C 31 °C 0/10
09 - Sept.
28 °C 30 °C 0/10
10 - Oct.
28 °C 30 °C 0/10
11 - Nov.
27 °C 29 °C 0/10
12 - Dec.
28 °C 29 °C 4/10

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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