Best Time to Visit Phuket
Thailand · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Weather-wise, February is the best time to visit Phuket. Temperatures barely change through the year: highs stay between 28°C and 30°C, so rainfall matters far more than heat when choosing when to go. The rainy season runs over May to October; September is the wettest month with about 357 mm (14.1 in) of rain. May is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
Phuket weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C 83°F | 26°C 78°F | 84 mm | 13 | 82% | 5 | Good 6.7 |
| February | 29°C 84°F | 26°C 79°F | 37 mm | 7 | 78% | 6.7 | Excellent 8.3 |
| March | 30°C 86°F | 27°C 81°F | 103 mm | 14 | 77% | 5.5 | Fair 5.6 |
| April | 30°C 86°F | 28°C 82°F | 147 mm | 23 | 79% | 3.1 | Poor 3.1 |
| May | 29°C 85°F | 28°C 83°F | 282 mm | 29 | 82% | 1.5 | Poor 2.5 |
| June | 29°C 84°F | 28°C 82°F | 271 mm | 27 | 83% | 1.8 | Poor 2.8 |
| July | 29°C 83°F | 28°C 82°F | 276 mm | 28 | 83% | 1.6 | Poor 2.9 |
| August | 28°C 83°F | 27°C 81°F | 318 mm | 27 | 83% | 1.6 | Poor 3 |
| September | 28°C 83°F | 27°C 80°F | 357 mm | 27 | 84% | 1.2 | Poor 2.8 |
| October | 28°C 83°F | 27°C 80°F | 322 mm | 29 | 84% | 1.4 | Poor 3 |
| November | 28°C 83°F | 27°C 80°F | 256 mm | 27 | 84% | 1.9 | Poor 3.1 |
| December | 28°C 83°F | 26°C 79°F | 159 mm | 20 | 83% | 3.3 | Poor 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Phuket?
The best time to visit Phuket is February, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Phuket?
March is the hottest month in Phuket, with an average high of 30°C (86°F).
What is the coldest month in Phuket?
January is the coldest month in Phuket, with an average low of 26°C (78°F).
What is the rainiest month in Phuket?
September is the wettest month, with about 357 mm (14.1 in) of rain. February is the driest, with 37 mm (1.5 in).
When is the rainy season in Phuket?
The rainy season in Phuket is May to October.
Nearby destinations
- Krabi60 km · best February
- Ko Samui249 km · best February
- George Town349 km · best February
- Medan480 km · best January and February
- Hua Hin548 km · best December and January
- Pattaya623 km · best December to February
- Kuala Lumpur641 km · best January and February
- Bangkok691 km · best December
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