Planning a Trip to Phuket? Here's the Weather
See what weather to expect in Phuket, Thailand and plan your trip with confidence. Monthly averages from real historical weather data.
Phuket's tropical climate means warmth is never in question — highs stay between 29°C and 32°C year-round — but rainfall swings dramatically, shaping when the island truly shines. The island's spa culture thrives in any season, though the quieter, drier months let you balance beach time with an unhurried afternoon at one of its many wellness retreats. Temperature alone won't guide your trip here; precipitation is the real variable to watch.
Written by Leo Vicente, founder & engineer who loves to travel
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Travel Window Score · 7.5/10
Phuket's best travel month is February — around 7 rain days and daytime highs near 31°C, on a 10-year historical average (climatology tier).
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Start PlanningMonthly Temperature & Rainfall
30°
24°
78mm
Jan
31°
25°
33mm
Feb
32°
26°
63mm
Mar
32°
26°
116mm
Apr
30°
26°
230mm
May
30°
26°
195mm
Jun
30°
25°
180mm
Jul
29°
25°
206mm
Aug
29°
25°
243mm
Sep
29°
24°
289mm
Oct
29°
25°
246mm
Nov
29°
24°
139mm
Dec
What Weather to Expect in Phuket
Phuket typically has the most favorable weather for travel during January, February, March, April, December, with comfortable temperatures and relatively low rainfall — ideal conditions for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Best Time to Visit Phuket
December through April stand out as a drier stretch, with rainfall dipping as low as 33mm in February — conditions that make long days on the water or exploring the island's coastline genuinely practical. Highs peak around 32°C in March, keeping the warmth without the relentless downpours that define the rest of the year.
The best time to visit Phuket is December through April, when daytime highs average around 31°C and rainfall stays low at roughly 86mm per month. These months offer the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing, outdoor activities, and exploring the city at a relaxed pace. February is typically the driest of these months, with only around 33mm of precipitation.
October is the most challenging month to visit, with precipitation reaching 289mm, making outdoor plans unreliable and beach conditions poor.
Phuket Weather by Season
Spring
Spring (March–May) brings hot weather to Phuket, with highs averaging 31°C and lows around 26°C. The season is quite wet, accumulating around 409mm total with roughly 19 rainy days per month.
Summer
Summer (June–August) brings hot weather to Phuket, with highs averaging 30°C and lows around 25°C. The season is quite wet, accumulating around 581mm total with roughly 23 rainy days per month.
Autumn
Autumn (September–November) brings warm weather to Phuket, with highs averaging 29°C and lows around 25°C. The season is quite wet, accumulating around 778mm total with roughly 26 rainy days per month.
Winter
Winter (December–February) brings hot weather to Phuket, with highs averaging 30°C and lows around 24°C. The season is moderately wet, accumulating around 250mm total with roughly 12 rainy days per month.
Things to do in Phuket
Handpicked activities you can book now, matched to typical weather in Phuket.
Climate data is a 10-year historical average (2016–2025), averaged across a wide area rather than a single weather station. Temperatures in Celsius. How we forecast →