The Climate, Diving Season and Best Time to Visit
November and April is when the weather is at its most stable at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. Day time air temperatures are quite stable at 30-34°C. May to October is the rainy season and these remote sites are closed at this time of year during to frequent rough seas and rain.
Water temperatures range between 27-30°C throughout the year, February to April being the warmest time. Visibility is normally good (20-30m) and is only adversely affected during the wet season. The most likely time of the year for manta ray and whale shark encounters is from February to April, when the sea is at its calmest and there are fewer divers around.
Ports of Departure and How to Get There
Similan, Richelieu Rock & Hin Daeng liveaboard cruises which include Hin Daeng and Hin Muang as part of the itinerary use the ports of Chalong in Phuket or Khao Lak (1½ hours ride north of Phuket). Charters to Phi Phi Islands, Hin Daeng & Hin Muang usually depart from Patong or Chalong (both in Phuket). All departure ports are listed in each liveaboard's 'Departure Schedule & Prices' section and will be confirmed during booking. Complimentary transfers are provided from Phuket's main beaches (Patong, Kata, Karon), while other areas may incur a nominal fee.
Most visitors arrive in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, and connect onwards with a domestic flight to Phuket, but there are also a few international airlines that fly direct to the island. Flights to Phuket from Bangkok are frequent, take just over 1 hour, and are inexpensive. More information on: How to get to Thailand.
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