Phuket Weather in August
Thailand · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high28°C (83°F)
Avg low27°C (81°F)
Rainfall318 mm (12.5 in)
RatingPoor 3/10
Expect hot days in Phuket in August: the average high is 28°C (83°F) and the average low is 27°C (81°F). The month is very wet, with about 318 mm (12.5 in) of rain spread over 27 days, making it the third wettest month of the year. Humidity averages 83%, so it feels sticky and hotter than the thermometer suggests. You get roughly 12.3 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is August a good time to visit Phuket?
August is not the best time to visit Phuket (3/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in February.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 28°C (83°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 27°C (81°F) |
| Daily mean | 28°C (82°F) |
| Rainfall | 318 mm (12.5 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 27 |
| Humidity | 83% |
| Cloud cover | 88% |
| Daylight | 12.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 1.6 hours/day |
| Wind | 12.3 km/h |
| vs July | About as warm as July, with 42 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Phuket in August
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Phuket weather in other months
Jan28°C / 26°C84 mmGoodFeb29°C / 26°C37 mmExcellentMar30°C / 27°C103 mmFairApr30°C / 28°C147 mmPoorMay29°C / 28°C282 mmPoorJun29°C / 28°C271 mmPoorJul29°C / 28°C276 mmPoorAug28°C / 27°C318 mmPoorSep28°C / 27°C357 mmPoorOct28°C / 27°C322 mmPoorNov28°C / 27°C256 mmPoorDec28°C / 26°C159 mmPoor
← JulyBest time to visit PhuketSeptember →
Better weather in August nearby
- Astana25°C · 30 mm · Excellent
- Baku29°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Sanaa29°C · 13 mm · Excellent
- Istanbul30°C · 17 mm · Excellent
- Ulan Bator23°C · 73 mm · Excellent
- Bali28°C · 27 mm · Excellent
Nearby in August
- Krabi29°C · 290 mm
- Ko Samui29°C · 154 mm
- George Town30°C · 207 mm
- Medan30°C · 198 mm
- Hua Hin30°C · 172 mm
- Pattaya30°C · 156 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.