Thailand
Phuket Weather & Climate
Emerald seas, limestone karsts and vibrant beach town energy
30°C
Max sea
33°C
Max air
January
Best month
30mm
Driest month
Emerald seas, limestone karsts and vibrant beach town energy
Phuket is Thailand's largest island and its most internationally famous beach destination — and for good reason. The Andaman Sea that wraps its western shore turns a deep emerald green in dry season, contrasting with the powdery white sand of Patong, Kata and Karon beaches. Head north to Phang Nga Bay and you enter one of Southeast Asia's great natural wonders: a maze of limestone karsts rising vertically from glassy water, their bases hollowed by caves that open into hidden lagoons. Beyond the beaches, a vibrant Old Town of Sino-Portuguese shophouses offers excellent street food, boutique hotels and one of Thailand's most characterful neighbourhoods.
When to go: November to April is dry season with calm, clear seas ideal for snorkelling and island hopping.
The best months to visit Phuket are January, February, March. Peak season is March with the best combination of warm temperatures and low rainfall.
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain | UV | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°C | 28°C | 38mm | 9 | 14 |
| Feb | 31°C | 28°C | 30mm | 10 | 16 |
| Mar | 32°C | 29°C | 52mm | 11 | 17 |
| Apr | 33°C | 30°C | 120mm | 12 | 18 |
| May | 32°C | 30°C | 298mm | 11 | 19 |
| Jun | 31°C | 29°C | 214mm | 9 | 20 |
| Jul | 30°C | 29°C | 268mm | 9 | 19 |
| Aug | 30°C | 29°C | 241mm | 9 | 18 |
| Sep | 30°C | 29°C | 376mm | 10 | 17 |
| Oct | 30°C | 29°C | 290mm | 10 | 16 |
| Nov | 30°C | 28°C | 175mm | 9 | 15 |
| Dec | 30°C | 28°C | 54mm | 9 | 14 |
The best time to visit Phuket is January, February, March. Peak season is March when temperatures reach 32°C with very little rain. November to April is dry season with calm, clear seas ideal for snorkelling and island hopping.
Sea temperatures in Phuket range from 28°C in January to 30°C in April. The sea is bath-warm at its warmest.
Winter temperatures in Phuket average 30°C with sea temperatures of 28°C. This makes it a great winter sun destination.
The driest month is February with 30mm. The wettest month sees 376mm. Phuket receives 2156mm annually.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Very little rain (38mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Very little rain (30mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Sweltering and bath-warm seas. Very little rain (52mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Sweltering and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (120mm). UV 12. Sun protection essential.
Sweltering and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (298mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (214mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (268mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (241mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (376mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (290mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (175mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Very little rain (54mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
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