Surin Beach, Phuket – Image courtesy of Tourism Authority of Thailand
Phuket Weather – December
December is one of the best times to visit Phuket. You can expect clear sunny days with brief rain showers falling mainly in the afternoon, light sea breezes and calm seas.
Daytime temperatures average 27°C (81°F) rising to a high of 31°C (88°F).
Weather conditions in December are perfect for sunbathing, swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving and kayaking. It’s also a good time to explore Phuket on foot and by elephant or horseback.
Phuket – December Weather Averages
| Ave Temp (°C) |  |
27°C (81°F) |
| Ave High Temp (°C) | |
31°C (88°F) |
| Ave Low Temp (°C) |  |
23°C (73°F) |
| Sunshine (Hrs daily) |  |
8 hours per day |
| Daylight (Hrs daily) | 12 | 12 hours per day |
| Comfort Level |  |
High heat & 80% humidity |
| UV Index | 10 | Very high |
| Days with some Rain |  |
10 days |
| Ave Rainfall (mm) |  |
60mm |
| Sea Temp (°C) |  |
28°C (82°F) |
| Phuket, Thailand | ||
Best time to visit Phuket
The best time to visit Phuket is during the dry season from November to April when the skies over Phuket are clear and sunny averaging 28°C (82°F).
Phuket enjoys a tropical monsoon climate with warm temperatures year round spread across three distinct seasons: cool (November to February), hot (March to May) and wet (May to October). The average annual temperature is 27°C (80.6°F).
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Note: Meteorological data is sourced from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), with additional historical climate data sourced from the Thai Meteorological Department.
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Latest update: Phuket Weather in December: 8 June, 2020
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