When to go to Phuket?
At the Big Buddha, the morning sun is already fierce enough to melt resolve, sun cream and photographic ambition alike. Down on Patong the sand is warm, the cocktail tastes faintly of coconut and regret, and the old town's pastel shophouses hold their nerve against a steady tide of backpackers hunting the same picture. Out in Phang Nga Bay, everyone whispers the same question: where has my boat gone?
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Phuket, aim for January to April.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in April?
Month-by-month weather in Phuket
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.7 | 46 | 27 | 77 |
| February | 10.6 | 65 | 27 | 76 |
| March | 10.7 | 98 | 28 | 75 |
| April | 10.9 | 95 | 29 | 74 |
| May | 9.6 | 223 | 28 | 58 |
| June | 9.4 | 213 | 28 | 58 |
| July | 8.4 | 218 | 27 | 55 |
| August | 9.1 | 241 | 27 | 55 |
| September | 8.1 | 290 | 26 | 47 |
| October | 8.7 | 315 | 26 | 47 |
| November | 8.4 | 292 | 26 | 48 |
| December | 9.3 | 154 | 26 | 64 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Phuket, the sunniest month is April, and the driest is January (about 46 mm). Temperatures peak in April (about 29°C). Over the year, an average of 2,250 mm of rain falls, and 4 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Phuket?
- Patong beach
- Big Buddha of Phuket
- Phuket old town
- Phang Nga Bay
Practical info
- Country: Thailand
- Airport: Phuket (HKT)
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