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When is the best time to visit Phuket?
In general the best time to visit Phuket is probably May, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are March, April, May, while the coldest months are January, September, October.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is March, April, May. Average maximum temperatures are up to +30°C in May and it has 0 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is September, October, November with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Phuket in different months
This is the average weather in Phuket for each month based on historic data:
January, February usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +30°C during February.
In March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 215 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 269 mm in October.
Climate in Phuket
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Phuket for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +36°C | +37°C | +37°C | +38°C | +37°C | +35°C | +35°C | +35°C | +35°C | +36°C | +34°C | +36°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +29°C | +30°C | +30°C | +30°C | +30°C | +29°C | +29°C | +29°C | +28°C | +28°C | +29°C | +29°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +22°C | +9°C | +24°C | +24°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +22°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +29°C | +30°C | +30°C | +32°C | +32°C | +31°C | +31°C | +30°C | +30°C | +30°C | +31°C | +30°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 76 | 74 | 76 | 79 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 81 | 78 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 40 | 29 | 71 | 127 | 218 | 170 | 185 | 197 | 257 | 269 | 230 | 107 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 11 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 18 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Phuket during the whole year:
The hottest month in Phuket is May with average maximum temperature going up to +30°C. The coldest month is September with the lowest temperatures of +26°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Phuket during the whole year:
Phuket achieves its warmest water temperature in May, where the average sea temperature goes up to +31°C. Coldest water temperature is in January with +28°C in average.
When can you swim in Phuket?
You can swim in Phuket from January to December:
- In January - December the water is very warm (28°C);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Phuket looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Phuket is October with average humidity going up to 83%. The least humid month is February with an average humidity of 74%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Phuket during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 4 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 29 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 25 rainy days and 269 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Phuket:
What is the hottest month in Phuket?
The hottest month in Phuket is May with average maximum temperature of +30°C.
What is the coldest month in Phuket?
The coldest month in Phuket is September with minimum temperatures of +26°C.
Is Phuket worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Phuket in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is May with +30°C and 0 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Phuket?
if you're looking to visit Phuket when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, September, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 29 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Phuket
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Phuket, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.