Weather
Weather in Phuket by month
The best time to visit is January and July–October, with average highs of 28°C and moderate rain. March is the warmest month (about 30°C by day) and January the coolest (26°C at night); September is the wettest (around 352 mm of rain) and February the driest.
Phuket weather by month
| Month | Jan★ | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul★ | Aug★ | Sept★ | Oct★ | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High / Low (°C) | 28° 26° | 29° 26° | 30° 27° | 30° 28° | 29° 28° | 29° 28° | 28° 27° | 28° 27° | 28° 27° | 28° 27° | 28° 27° | 28° 26° |
| Rain (mm) | 80 | 27 | 112 | 145 | 265 | 281 | 264 | 310 | 352 | 336 | 219 | 137 |
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER
Phuket month by month
- ★ Best time
January
28°/ 26°Warm
80 mm · fairly dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and fairly dry: around 28°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 80 mm of rain.
February
29°/ 26°Warm
27 mm · fairly dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and fairly dry: around 29°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 27 mm of rain.
March
30°/ 27°Hot
112 mm · fairly dryPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen
Good trips this month
Hot and fairly dry: around 30°C by day and 27°C at night, with about 112 mm of rain.
April
30°/ 28°Hot
145 mm · fairly dryPack: Light clothes, sun hat and sunscreen
Good trips this month
Hot and fairly dry: around 30°C by day and 28°C at night, with about 145 mm of rain.
May
29°/ 28°Warm
265 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 29°C by day and 28°C at night, with about 265 mm of rain.
June
29°/ 28°Warm
281 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 29°C by day and 28°C at night, with about 281 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
July
28°/ 27°Warm
264 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 28°C by day and 27°C at night, with about 264 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
August
28°/ 27°Warm
310 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 28°C by day and 27°C at night, with about 310 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
September
28°/ 27°Warm
352 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 28°C by day and 27°C at night, with about 352 mm of rain.
- ★ Best timeThis month
October
28°/ 27°Warm
336 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 28°C by day and 27°C at night, with about 336 mm of rain.
November
28°/ 27°Warm
219 mm · some rainPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings · umbrella
Good trips this month
Warm and some rain: around 28°C by day and 27°C at night, with about 219 mm of rain.
December
28°/ 26°Warm
137 mm · fairly dryPack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings
Good trips this month
Warm and fairly dry: around 28°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 137 mm of rain.
Weather questions about Phuket
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Phuket?
What's the weather like in Phuket in October?
Warm and some rain: around 28°C by day and 27°C at night, with about 336 mm of rain. Pack: T-shirts, plus a layer for evenings, umbrella. October is one of the best months to visit.
When is the best time for sightseeing in Phuket?
May–February: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
When is the best time for beaches and water sports in Phuket?
December–April: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
What is the warmest month in Phuket?
March: average highs of about 30°C and lows of 27°C.
Which month has the most rain in Phuket?
How cold does Phuket get?
In January, the coolest month, days average 28°C and nights 26°C. Frost is rare.
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER · Phuket Tour Guide