Best time to visit Phuket

Q: When is the best time to visit Phuket?

The best time to visit Phuket is January and December based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Phuket?

The hottest time of year in Phuket is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with very high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Phuket?

In terms of rainfall, September is usually the wettest month in Phuket with 398mm on average. There are normally 23 days in September with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Phuket?

The sunniest time of year in Phuket is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 78% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Phuket?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Phuket in April when the water temperature reaches 30°C.

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When is the best time to visit Phuket?

The best time to visit Phuket is January and December based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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3.5
Jan
3
Feb
3
Mar
2.5
Apr
2
May
2
Jun
2.5
Jul
2.5
Aug
2.5
Sep
2.5
Oct
3
Nov
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Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

90
Jan
91
Feb
91
Mar
91
Apr
90
May
88
Jun
88
Jul
88
Aug
86
Sep
88
Oct
88
Nov
88
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

9
Jan
9
Feb
9
Mar
8
Apr
6
May
5
Jun
6
Jul
6
Aug
5
Sep
6
Oct
7
Nov
8
Dec

Which is the hottest month in Phuket?

The hottest time of year in Phuket is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 91°F with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Phuket?

In terms of rainfall, September is usually the wettest month in Phuket with 15.7 inches on average. There are normally 23 days in September with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Phuket?

The sunniest time of year in Phuket is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 78% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Phuket?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Phuket in April when the water temperature reaches 86°F.