The month in detail
What to expect in May
May falls in the wet season in Phuket. Showers are often brief but intense. With 50% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
May ranks 11 out of 12 months in Phuket. Compared to April: 21 pts more rainy days, −1.2h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
oppressive heat
25°
Sea
31°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
12.4h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 32
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Phuket is January (5.9/10), 1.1 pt higher than May.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Thailand
🗣️LanguageThai
💶CurrencyThai Baht (฿)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthFebruary · 32°C
❄️Coolest monthSeptember · 29°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘOctober · 59%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Other destinations in May
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Location
Where is Phuket ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
ThailandEquatorial tropical climate with a 5.9 → 4.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
7.88°N · 98.39°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Phuket?
January is the best month with 30.0°C highs, 24.0°C lows, 7.6h of sunshine and 16.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Phuket get in January?
Phuket averages 7.6 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.7/10.
What is the rainiest month in Phuket?
October is the most unfavourable month with October has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Phuket in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 24.0°C, while afternoon highs average 30.0°C.
Is Phuket good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Phuket scores 5.5/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 5.7/10.
When should you avoid Phuket?
October is the most difficult month to visit Phuket, with October has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Phuket in May?
In May, the sea averages 31°C in Phuket: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Phuket in May?
The average UV index reaches 8 in May in Phuket (high), with about 12.4h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.