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The province is located on the coast of the Andaman Sea, and contains 46 islands together with the mainland area. There are only few plains, and most of the area is hills. The Khao Luang and the Banthat mountain range are the sources of the two main rivers of the province, the Trang River and the Palian River.

It has along western coastline of about 119 kilometres. The province consists of an archipelago in the Andaman Sea with over 46 islands. Of these, 12 are in Amphoe Kantang, 13 in Amphoe Palian and 21 in Amphoe Sikao. The best time for sea travel is during October to May. Situated along the Andaman coast, Trang province is home to innumerable beautiful islands, while the mountainous eastern region is home to dramatic waterfalls, caves and pristine jungle. Between the mountains and the coast are extensive plantations of rubber.

The southern coast of the province is protected in the Mu Ko Phetra National Park. The estuary of the Trang River together with the Hat Chao Mai Marine National Park and Ko Libong Non-hunting Area are also a registered Ramsar wetland.

 

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Avg high ?C
(?F)
32
(91)
34
(94)
35
(96)
34
(94)
32
(91)
31
(89)
31
(88)
31
(88)
31
(88)
31
(88)
30
(87)
31
(88)
32
(90)
Avg low temperature ?C
(?F)
21
(70)
21
(71)
22
(72)
23
(74)
23
(75)
23
(74)
23
(74)
25
(77)
23
(74)
22
(73)
22
(72)
21
(71)
22
(73)
Precipitation centimeters
(inches)
5
(2.1)
2
(1.0)
6
(2.6)
19
(7.5)
24
(9.7)
24
(9.8)
25
(10.2)
29
(11.6)
32
(12.8)
32
(12.7)
24
(9.5)
11
(4.4)
238
(93.9)

 
 

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