Weather in Phuket
Phuket · Andaman Sea
Here you can see how warm it gets in Phuket month by month, how much rain falls and when the best time to visit is. The figures are long-term averages from the Thai weather service, not a forecast.
Phuket through the yearTemperature and rain
All values as a table
| Month | Phuket (Andaman Sea) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 24° at night · 30 mm |
| Feb | 34° / 25° at night · 24 mm |
| Mar | 34° / 25° at night · 74 mm |
| Apr | 34° / 26° at night · 143 mm |
| May | 33° / 26° at night · 260 mm |
| Jun | 32° / 26° at night · 213 mm |
| Jul | 32° / 25° at night · 258 mm |
| Aug | 32° / 25° at night · 287 mm |
| Sept | 32° / 25° at night · 361 mm |
| Oct | 32° / 24° at night · 320 mm |
| Nov | 32° / 25° at night · 177 mm |
| Dec | 32° / 24° at night · 72 mm |
Source: Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), climate averages 1981 to 2010, rounded. Temperature = average daily high, rain = monthly total. Individual years can differ considerably.
Weather in Phuket month by month
Phuket in January
In January, daytime temperatures in Phuket average 33 °C, with 24 °C at night. With around 30 millimetres of rain, January is dry. It is part of the best time to visit.
Phuket in February
In February, daytime temperatures in Phuket average 34 °C, with 25 °C at night. With around 24 millimetres of rain, February is very dry. It is part of the best time to visit.
Phuket in March
In March, daytime temperatures in Phuket average 34 °C, with 25 °C at night. With around 74 millimetres of rain, March is fairly dry with occasional showers. It is part of the best time to visit.
Phuket in April
In April, daytime temperatures in Phuket average 34 °C, with 26 °C at night. With around 143 millimetres of rain, April is a rainy season month.
Phuket in May
In May, daytime temperatures in Phuket average 33 °C, with 26 °C at night. With around 260 millimetres of rain, May is very wet.
Phuket in June
In June, daytime temperatures in Phuket average 32 °C, with 26 °C at night. With around 213 millimetres of rain, June is a rainy season month.
Phuket in July
In July, daytime temperatures in Phuket average 32 °C, with 25 °C at night. With around 258 millimetres of rain, July is very wet.
Phuket in August
In August, daytime temperatures in Phuket average 32 °C, with 25 °C at night. With around 287 millimetres of rain, August is very wet.
Phuket in September
In September, daytime temperatures in Phuket average 32 °C, with 25 °C at night. With around 361 millimetres of rain, September is very wet. This is the wettest month of the year.
Phuket in October
In October, daytime temperatures in Phuket average 32 °C, with 24 °C at night. With around 320 millimetres of rain, October is very wet.
Phuket in November
In November, daytime temperatures in Phuket average 32 °C, with 25 °C at night. With around 177 millimetres of rain, November is a rainy season month.
Phuket in December
In December, daytime temperatures in Phuket average 32 °C, with 24 °C at night. With around 72 millimetres of rain, December is fairly dry with occasional showers. It is part of the best time to visit.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Phuket
When is the best time to visit Phuket?
The best time to visit Phuket is December to March. In these months an average of 24 to 74 millimetres of rain falls, and daytime temperatures reach 32 to 34 °C.
When is the rainy season in Phuket?
On average, more than 100 millimetres of rain a month fall in Phuket from April to November. The most rain falls in September, with around 361 millimetres, the least in February, with around 24 millimetres.
When is it hottest in Phuket?
It is hottest in February, March and April, with an average of 34 °C by day. Nights stay warm all year, with lows between 24 and 26 °C.
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