Phuket, ThailandQuick decision
When to visit Phuket?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
24°C–30°C in January
🌧 Least rain
35% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
May (86%)
📅 Best score
7.8/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
BeachNovember–April — Kata, Karon, Patong, calm clear waters.
Diving & Phi Phi IslandsNovember–March — Similan Islands, 30m+ visibility, whale sharks.
Temples & CultureYear-round — Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, Phuket Old Town.
Street FoodYear-round — night markets, Thai cooking classes.
FamilyDecember–March — calm sea, Fantasea, Splash Jungle waterpark.
BudgetMay–October — monsoon, accommodation -40%, fewer tourists.
Monthly climate data
Phuket weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 24°C | 30°C | 35% | 2.5 | 10.9h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ February | 25°C | 32°C | 24% | 1.2 | 10.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 26°C | 32°C | 35% | 2.0 | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ April | 26°C | 31°C | 62% | 3.9 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 26°C | 30°C | 86% | 7.4 | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ June | 26°C | 30°C | 72% | 6.5 | 10.2h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ July | 25°C | 30°C | 69% | 5.7 | 10.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 25°C | 30°C | 75% | 6.7 | 10.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 25°C | 29°C | 82% | 8.0 | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 24°C | 29°C | 91% | 9.4 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 24°C | 29°C | 86% | 8.2 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 24°C | 29°C | 54% | 4.5 | 10.8h | 7.5/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 31°C, 61% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 30°C, 72% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 29°C, 86% rainy days, 9.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 30°C, 38% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 35% rainy days and 30°C. The months of January & February offer comparable conditions.
May is the wettest month with 86% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 30°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.7/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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