Phuket Weather in November

November: wet-season tail

November stays warm, but it's still a very wet month in Phuket. Rain is recorded on 27 days, and the sky is often cloudy, so don't expect long, sunny beach days. Showers can interrupt boat trips and leave paths slippery.

You can still explore Old Phuket Town between showers, or take a break in a café when the rain sets in. Beach time is possible, but keep plans flexible. Sea conditions can be rough, and boat operators may cancel trips to the Phi Phi Islands.

Loy Krathong by the water

Loy Krathong usually falls in November, though the date changes each year. People set small decorated floats, called krathongs, onto the water. In Phuket, Saphan Hin is a local place to see celebrations.

If you hate crowds, visit the waterfront earlier in the evening, before more people arrive. The event can be busy, but it's a memorable way to experience a Thai festival.

Crowds and local tips

November marks the start of Phuket's busier high season, as travellers return after the wetter months. It's generally less crowded than the peak months around Christmas and New Year, but prices can rise compared with October. Rainfall also eases compared with October, though November remains much wetter than December.

Travelling with kids? Keep a rainy-day plan for Old Phuket Town, where you can duck into cafés and shops between sights. For a beach outing, ask locally about conditions at Kata Beach before heading out; rough seas can make swimming unsafe. The weather can change quickly, so treat island excursions as a bonus, not the centrepiece of your visit.