Best Time to Visit
🇹🇭 Phuket, Thailand · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
29°
25°
Great
Feb
29°
26°
Great
Mar
30°
26°
Good
Apr
30°
27°
Good
May
29°
27°
Good
Jun
29°
26°
Good
Jul
29°
26°
Good
Aug
28°
26°
Good
Sep
28°
26°
Good
Oct
28°
25°
Good
Nov
28°
25°
Good
Dec
28°
25°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 29°C | 25°C | 7 | 11h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 29°C | 26°C | 4 | 11h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
| March | 30°C | 26°C | 11 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| April | 30°C | 27°C | 18 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| May | 29°C | 27°C | 25 | 10h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| June | 29°C | 26°C | 23 | 10h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| July | 29°C | 26°C | 24 | 9h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| August | 28°C | 26°C | 24 | 9h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| September | 28°C | 26°C | 25 | 9h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 28°C | 25°C | 27 | 8h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 28°C | 25°C | 21 | 9h | 82% | 3 | Good | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 28°C | 25°C | 12 | 10h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 30°C high, 27°C low
Temperatures peak at 30°C (86°F), making midday heat intense. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 27°C (81°F).
Avg: 29°C high, 26°C low
Comfortable warmth at 29°C (84°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 26°C (79°F).
Avg: 28°C high, 25°C low
Comfortable warmth at 28°C (82°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 25°C (77°F).
Avg: 29°C high, 25°C low
Comfortable warmth at 29°C (84°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 25°C (77°F).
The least favorable time to visit Phuket is April and May. During this period, you can expect heavy rainfall, high humidity.
April
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
May
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
June
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Phuket during the best travel months (February, January, December), when temperatures range from 25°C to 29°C:
Phuket has a tropical climate (Koppen classification: Am). The warmest month is April with highs of 30°C, while the coldest month is December at just 28°C. Annual rainfall averages 2141mm across approximately 221 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Low °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Rain Days | 7 | 4 | 11 | 18 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 21 | 12 |
| Rain mm | 42 | 22 | 79 | 124 | 258 | 245 | 242 | 264 | 299 | 296 | 184 | 86 |
| Sun h/day | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| Humidity % | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| UV Index | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
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