When is the best time to go to Phuket
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Phuket, Thailand. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Phuket
Phuket weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Phuket are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 40mm | 9.4hrs | 12.5hrs |
January is a reasonably dry, humid month in Phuket and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Phuket, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Phuket and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Phuket with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 27mm | 9.8hrs | 12.6hrs |
February in Phuket is generally dry with the temperature being very hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Phuket, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Phuket and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Phuket with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 59mm | 9.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Phuket is characteristically very hot and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Phuket, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Phuket and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Phuket with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 140mm | 8.3hrs | 13hrs |
Phuket's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Phuket for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Phuket and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Phuket with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 334mm | 6.5hrs | 13.2hrs |
May is a very wet, humid month in Phuket and the temperature is generally very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Phuket for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Phuket and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Phuket with around 334mm 13.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 275mm | 5.7hrs | 12.5hrs |
The climate in Phuket during June can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Phuket for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Phuket and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Phuket with around 275mm 10.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 284mm | 6.2hrs | 12.6hrs |
July in Phuket is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Phuket for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Phuket and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Phuket with around 284mm 11.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 265mm | 6.2hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Phuket is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Phuket for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Phuket and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Phuket with around 265mm 10.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 399mm | 5.6hrs | 13hrs |
Phuket's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Phuket for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Phuket and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Phuket with around 399mm 15.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 339mm | 6.2hrs | 13.2hrs |
October is a very wet, humid month in Phuket and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Phuket for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Phuket and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Phuket with around 339mm 13.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 187mm | 7hrs | 12.5hrs |
November is a wet, humid month in Phuket and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Phuket for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Phuket and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Phuket with around 187mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 66mm | 8.2hrs | 12.6hrs |
December in Phuket is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Phuket.
December is in the winter in Phuket and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Phuket with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Phuket weather stats
| Hottest month: | April | 32.9°C 91.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 27mm 1.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 9.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | September | 30.3°C 86.5°F |
| Wettest month: | September | 399mm 15.7ins |
| Warmest sea: | May | 30.2°C 86.4°F |
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