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Best time to visit Phuket

Andaman Sea resort island, calmest November to April

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Highest-rated months
January, February, March, December
Other good months
April, November
Less favorable months
June, July, August, September, October

Editorial seasonal ratings describe conditions for a trip. They are not safety ratings or weather forecasts.

This destination has its own seasonal assessment.

Travel advisory snapshot

US advisory level 1

Snapshot checked 2026-10-13. Read current official guidance before booking. Seasonal suitability does not override a travel advisory.

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Weather by month

Monthly climate averages and seasonal ratings for Phuket. Temperatures are shown in Celsius and Fahrenheit; rainfall is in millimetres.
MonthSeasonal ratingDaytime highNighttime lowRainfallSea temperatureSeasonal reasons
January 2027Best33.2°C / 92°F23.3°C / 74°F69 mm28.3°C / 83°FDry season, Beach weather, Peak crowds & prices
February 2027Best34.1°C / 93°F23.5°C / 74°F47 mm28.7°C / 84°FDry season, Beach weather
March 2027Best34.4°C / 94°F24°C / 75°F103 mm29.3°C / 85°FDry season, Beach weather
April 2027Good34.4°C / 94°F24.6°C / 76°F149 mm30.1°C / 86°FBeach weather, Scorching heat, Songkran
May 2027OK33.1°C / 92°F24.8°C / 77°F237 mm30.2°C / 86°FRainy season
June 2027Not ideal32.4°C / 90°F24.9°C / 77°F242 mm30°C / 86°FMonsoon downpours
July 2027Not ideal32°C / 90°F24.6°C / 76°F234 mm29.7°C / 85°FMonsoon downpours
August 2027Not ideal31.7°C / 89°F24.7°C / 76°F311 mm29.6°C / 85°FMonsoon downpours
September 2027Not ideal31.3°C / 88°F24.1°C / 75°F325 mm29.2°C / 85°FMonsoon downpours
October 2026Not ideal31.6°C / 89°F23.5°C / 74°F350 mm29°C / 84°FRainy season
November 2026Good31.8°C / 89°F23.7°C / 75°F195 mm28.9°C / 84°FDry season, Beach weather
December 2026Best32.1°C / 90°F23.4°C / 74°F92 mm28.6°C / 83°FDry season, Beach weather, Peak crowds & prices

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Long-term averages, not a forecast. Temperature and rainfall: 1991–2020; humidity and cloud: 2001–2020; sea temperature: 1991–2020. Climate snapshot prepared 2026-10-04.

Event adjustments refer to the next occurrence of each month as of 2026-10-14; the year is shown in the table.

Local food and lodging costs

National price level: 26, with the United States at 100. Reference year: 2025. This is a relative food and lodging indicator, not a trip budget; flights are excluded.

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When is the best time to visit Phuket?

The highest seasonal ratings in this assessment are in January, February, March, December. Compare the monthly reasons and climate below before choosing your dates. Editorial seasonal ratings describe conditions for a trip. They are not safety ratings or weather forecasts.

Do good seasonal ratings mean it is safe to travel?

No. Seasonal ratings describe timing, weather and experiences. Check current official travel advisories, entry requirements and local conditions before booking.

Sources and limits

This tool uses stored snapshots and is not updated in real time. Climate averages are not forecasts, and seasonal ratings are not safety assessments. Information may be incomplete or out of date. Before booking, check current official travel advisories, entry requirements, weather forecasts and local conditions.

TerraClimate · NASA POWER · NOAA OISST · Copernicus DEM GLO-90 (2021)

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