Best time to visit Phuket
The best time to visit Phuket for a beach holiday is during the dry season from December through March when the skies are mainly clear and sunny, and temperatures average 28°C (82°F).
Phuket weather
Phuket experiences a hot year-round tropical monsoon climate, with a short dry season from December to March and a wet season from May to October.
What is the best month to visit Phuket?
January and February are the best months to visit Phuket – you can expect hot, sunny weather with little or no rainfall.
December and March are good alternative months, although you can expect some additional rainfall.
Which is the hottest month in Phuket?
The hottest month of the year in Phuket is usually April, when maximum daytime temperatures usually reach 34°C (93°F), with very high heat and humidity, and a low of 24°C (75°F).
However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature may climb to around 36°C (96°F).
The hot season lasts from early-February to mid-April, with an average daily high temperature above 33°C (91°F).
Which is the coldest month in Phuket?
The coldest month of the year in Phuket is usually December, with an average high of 32°C (89°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F).
The cooler season lasts from early-August to late-November, with an average daily high temperature below 31°C (87°F).
Which is the sunniest month in Phuket?
The sunniest time of year in Phuket is usually January with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day; that's on average 65% of daylight hours.
When is the sea warmest in Phuket?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Phuket in April when the water temperature reaches 30°C (86°F), which is pleasant for swimming.
The sea in Phuket is warm enough for swimming all year-round.
Which month has the most rain in Phuket?
September is usually the wettest month in Phuket with 325mm (13in) of rainfall on average, distributed across 19 days.
The wet season in Phuket lasts from mid-April to early-December, with a greater than 39% chance of any given day being a wet day. The rain falls mainly in the afternoon and evening.
Rain falls throughout the year in Phuket. The drier season lasts from early-December to mid-April.
Which is the windiest month in Phuket?
The windiest month of the year in Phuket is August, with an average hourly wind speed of 13 kilometres per hour (8 mph; 7 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from June through September, with average wind speeds of more than 10 kilometres per hour (6 mph; 5 knots).
The less-windy time of year lasts from October through May. The calmest month of the year in Phuket is April, with an average hourly wind speed of eight kilometres per hour (5 mph; 4 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction varies throughout the year in Phuket.
Best time for activities?
Snorkelling, sunbathing and water sports are best from November to April, while surfing is better from June to September.
Phuket Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average daily max (°C) | |||||||||||
| 32 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
| Average daily min (°C) | |||||||||||
| 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
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| 72 | 70 | 73 | 76 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 82 | 83 | 80 | 76 |
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| 11 | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11 | 10 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 8 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 35 | 40 | 75 | 125 | 295 | 265 | 215 | 245 | 325 | 315 | 195 | 80 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 11 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
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Holiday Seasons
High Season: From November to April
Low Season: May to October brings less crowds, cheaper accommodation and – as the locals are quick to point out – it does not rain all day.
Phuket weather by month
Note: Meteorological data for Phuket is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1991 to 2020, from the Thai Meteorological Department at the closest weather station, Phuket International Airport (HKT), situated in the north of Phuket Island. Additional climate data is sourced from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
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Latest update: Best time to visit Phuket: 6 October, 2023
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