Phuket · WinterMonth summary
Phuket weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
54% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Phuket in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in December (7.5/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Phuket in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Peak season — book ahead for best rates. Accommodation prices at their highest Even in winter, Phuket enjoys 29°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 54% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (7.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Phuket averages 29°C, 54% rainy days and 10.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
December vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -19%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Phuket in December
Is December a good time to visit Phuket?
December is an excellent time to visit Phuket (score 7.5/10). With 29°C, 10.8h of sunshine and 54% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in Phuket in December?
Yes, 54% of days see rain in December. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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