When to visit
Phuket?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Phuket
Changwat Phuket · Thailand

The best time to visit Phuket is January, February, March, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align. — consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
49

Mixed climate

⛈Hot & rainy

Temperature
26–30°C
Hot nights — A/C advised
Feels like
30–36°C
Muggy
Precipitation
194mm
Moderate rain · 23 days
Sunshine
6.1h
Overcast
Humidity (%)
83%
Muggy
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
71
Low season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun71JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score768270594149515045414670
ClimateHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainy
Temperature25–30°C25–31°C26–32°C26–32°C26–30°C26–30°C25–29°C25–29°C25–29°C25–29°C25–29°C25–29°C
Feels like28–34°C28–36°C30–37°C31–38°C31–37°C30–36°C30–35°C30–35°C29–34°C29–35°C29–35°C28–34°C
Precipitation75mm
10 days
29mm
5 days
51mm
8 days
105mm
15 days
215mm
25 days
194mm
23 days
196mm
25 days
216mm
28 days
253mm
29 days
269mm
30 days
237mm
26 days
137mm
16 days
Sunshine9.4h
☀︎ 80%
10.9h
☀︎ 92%
11.0h
☀︎ 91%
8.5h
☀︎ 69%
6.3h
☀︎ 50%
6.1h
☀︎ 49%
6.0h
☀︎ 48%
6.0h
☀︎ 49%
5.3h
☀︎ 44%
5.5h
☀︎ 46%
5.6h
☀︎ 48%
8.0h
☀︎ 68%
WindNE · 17 km/hE · 18 km/hNE · 16 km/hN · 14 km/hW · 14 km/hW · 15 km/hW · 17 km/hW · 17 km/hW · 17 km/hNW · 14 km/hNE · 14 km/hNE · 16 km/h
Humidity (%)78%73%74%78%83%83%83%84%85%87%86%82%
Day length11.7h11.9h12.1h12.3h12.5h12.6h12.5h12.4h12.2h11.9h11.8h11.7h
Tourist CrowdsHigh seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh season

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Phuket?

The best time to visit Phuket is February, March, January, December, with temperatures between 25 °C and 32 °C. The best month is February. February is shoulder season.

What is the weather like in Phuket?

Phuket has a Tropical climate with an overall score of 5.7/10. Annual temperatures range from 25 °C to 32 °C.

What is the hottest month in Phuket?

The hottest month in Phuket is March, with average highs of 32 °C and lows of 26 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Phuket?

The rainiest month in Phuket is October, with an average of 269 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Phuket?

Peak season in Phuket is January, December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Phuket?

Shoulder season in Phuket falls in February, March, July, August, November. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.