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Province · Southern Thailand

Chumphon

ชุมพร

Getting to Chumphon

Base yourself in: Chumphon town

Fly
Chumphon airport is north of the city.
Train
Daily rapid and express trains from Bangkok's Krung Thep Aphiwat station.
Bus
Daily from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal.

Source: Wikivoyage, November 2026. Schedules change, so check before you go.

Places in Chumphon

Weather by month

Regional guide for Gulf coast (Samui, Pha Ngan, Tao, Songkhla). Best: Feb to Apr. How we rate months

  1. Jan Good
  2. Feb Best
  3. Mar Best
  4. Apr Best
  5. May Good
  6. Jun Good
  7. Jul Good
  8. Aug Good
  9. Sep Good
  10. Oct Mixed
  11. Nov Avoid
  12. Dec Mixed

Browse similar places across Thailand: cities and towns.

Nearby provinces: Surat Thani, Ranong.

Common questions

What region is Chumphon in?

Chumphon (ชุมพร) is in Southern Thailand. Nearby provinces include Surat Thani, Ranong.

When is the best time to visit Chumphon?

Feb to Apr is usually best. November is the hardest time: Wettest month on the Gulf side. Rough seas and ferry cancellations.

What is there to see in Chumphon?

We cover 1 place here: Chumphon. Types of places: cities and towns.

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