Best Time to Visit Phuket
Thailand · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Phuket are January, February and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Phuket sees its warmest weather in March, when daytime highs average around 34°C, and its coolest in September (around 32°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 2272mm — September is typically the wettest month (~350mm) and February the driest (~24mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from April to November — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° / 25°C | 50mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 34° / 25°C | 24mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 34° / 26°C | 81mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 34° / 26°C | 135mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| May | 33° / 26°C | 237mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| June | 33° / 26°C | 249mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| July | 32° / 26°C | 240mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| August | 32° / 26°C | 309mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| September | 32° / 25°C | 350mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| October | 32° / 25°C | 336mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| November | 32° / 25°C | 178mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| December | 32° / 25°C | 82mm | 🤔 Fair |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Phuket?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Phuket are January, February and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Phuket?
- March is typically the hottest month in Phuket, with average daytime highs around 34°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Phuket?
- September is usually the wettest month, with around 350mm of precipitation.