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Best time to visit Phuket
Based on 0 years of real historical weather data (2015–2026). Sunshine hours, rainfall, and temperature — week by week.
Planning a trip, an event, or a party in Phuket? Here's what to expect. Summers here run very hot, and winters are cooler. For the best odds of good weather, aim for February, March and January. Days run very hot, with up to 10.9h of sunshine and mostly dry. If you can be flexible, steer clear of June and July — that's when conditions are least reliable.
Month-by-month weather
Phuket in January runs hot, averaging 29.4°C.
Phuket in February runs very hot, averaging 30.9°C.
Phuket in March runs very hot, averaging 31.8°C.
Phuket in April runs very hot, averaging 31.4°C.
Phuket in May runs very hot, averaging 30.1°C.
Phuket in June runs hot, averaging 29.6°C.
Phuket in July runs hot, averaging 29.4°C.
Phuket in August runs hot, averaging 29.1°C.
Phuket in September runs hot, averaging 28.8°C.
Phuket in October runs hot, averaging 28.8°C.
Phuket in November runs hot, averaging 28.6°C.
Phuket in December runs hot, averaging 28.9°C.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Phuket?
If you're planning a trip, wedding, or outdoor event in Phuket, aim for February, March and January — Days run very hot, with up to 10.9h of sunshine and mostly dry. This is based on 0 years of real historical weather data (2015–2026), not a single forecast.
What is the weather like in Phuket in February?
If you visit Phuket in February, expect very hot days around 30.9°C You'll get around 10.9h of sunshine per day and 1.1mm of rain — mostly dry.
What is the hottest month in Phuket?
March is typically the hottest month, running very hot — good to know if you're planning something outdoors and want to avoid the peak heat.
What is the driest month in Phuket?
February is your safest bet if you want to avoid rain, averaging only 1.1mm per day. October is the wettest, at 8.6mm per day — worth planning around if you're hosting anything outdoors.
When should I avoid visiting Phuket?
If you have flexibility on dates, June and July are worth avoiding — colder temperatures and more rainfall make them the least reliable months for a trip or event.
All weeks ranked by weather score
| Week | Dates | Midday temp | Range | Sun / day | Rain / day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5 | Jan 29–Feb 4 | 30.2°C | 24.1° → 31° | 10.7h | 0.7mm | 73 |
| W7 | Feb 12–18 | 30.8°C | 24.3° → 31.7° | 10.9h | 1.3mm | 73 |
| W8 | Feb 19–25 | 31.1°C | 24.3° → 32.1° | 10.6h | 0.8mm | 73 |
| W52 | Dec 23–29 | 29.1°C | 23.8° → 29.7° | 10.4h | 1.4mm | 72 |
| W2 | Jan 8–14 | 29.3°C | 23.7° → 30° | 10.5h | 1.4mm | 71 |
| W10 | Mar 4–10 | 31.6°C | 24.7° → 32.5° | 11.2h | 0.9mm | 71 |
| W4 | Jan 22–28 | 29.8°C | 24.1° → 30.3° | 10.8h | 1.7mm | 70 |
| W6 | Feb 5–11 | 30.8°C | 23.7° → 31.7° | 11.0h | 1.4mm | 70 |
| W9 | Feb 26–Mar 3 | 31.4°C | 24.5° → 32.3° | 11.1h | 1.4mm | 70 |
| W11 | Mar 11–17 | 32.0°C | 25° → 33° | 10.9h | 1.4mm | 68 |
| W3 | Jan 15–21 | 29.7°C | 23.9° → 30.3° | 10.4h | 2.7mm | 66 |
| W12 | Mar 18–24 | 32.0°C | 25.1° → 33° | 11.0h | 1.7mm | 66 |
| W15 | Apr 8–14 | 31.7°C | 25.2° → 32.5° | 11.3h | 2.1mm | 63 |
| W50 | Dec 9–15 | 29.0°C | 24° → 29.9° | 10.1h | 3.3mm | 63 |
| W13 | Mar 25–31 | 31.6°C | 25.1° → 32.6° | 10.7h | 2.6mm | 61 |
| W51 | Dec 16–22 | 28.7°C | 23.6° → 29.6° | 9.6h | 3.8mm | 60 |
| W17 | Apr 22–28 | 31.3°C | 25.3° → 32.4° | 10.3h | 3.5mm | 56 |
| W16 | Apr 15–21 | 31.4°C | 25.2° → 32.2° | 11.0h | 3.9mm | 55 |
| W1 | Jan 1–7 | 28.9°C | 23.8° → 29.8° | 9.3h | 5.4mm | 54 |
| W26 | Jun 24–30 | 29.5°C | 24.8° → 30.3° | 10.0h | 4.6mm | 54 |
| W14 | Apr 1–7 | 31.2°C | 25° → 32.2° | 10.3h | 4.4mm | 53 |
| W30 | Jul 22–28 | 29.4°C | 24.5° → 30.1° | 10.0h | 5.6mm | 51 |
| W33 | Aug 12–18 | 29.1°C | 24.5° → 30.2° | 9.8h | 6.3mm | 50 |
| W34 | Aug 19–25 | 29.1°C | 24.4° → 30° | 9.3h | 6.1mm | 50 |
| W24 | Jun 10–16 | 30.0°C | 24.7° → 30.7° | 10.0h | 5.9mm | 49 |
| W27 | Jul 1–7 | 29.5°C | 24.8° → 30.4° | 9.2h | 5.8mm | 49 |
| W49 | Dec 2–8 | 28.6°C | 23.8° → 29.6° | 9.0h | 6.7mm | 49 |
| W18 | Apr 29–May 5 | 30.5°C | 25.1° → 31.6° | 9.8h | 5.9mm | 47 |
| W19 | May 6–12 | 30.3°C | 25° → 31.4° | 10.1h | 6.2mm | 47 |
| W22 | May 27–Jun 2 | 29.8°C | 25.1° → 30.6° | 9.3h | 6.3mm | 47 |
| W23 | Jun 3–9 | 29.5°C | 24.8° → 30.6° | 8.9h | 5.9mm | 47 |
| W28 | Jul 8–14 | 29.2°C | 24.4° → 30.1° | 9.0h | 7.1mm | 47 |
| W31 | Jul 29–Aug 4 | 29.1°C | 24.7° → 30.1° | 8.8h | 6.6mm | 47 |
| W35 | Aug 26–Sep 1 | 29.1°C | 24.4° → 30.1° | 9.2h | 6.5mm | 47 |
| W47 | Nov 18–24 | 28.7°C | 24.1° → 29.7° | 9.0h | 6.8mm | 47 |
| W44 | Oct 28–Nov 3 | 28.9°C | 23.6° → 29.8° | 8.8h | 7.0mm | 46 |
| W36 | Sep 2–8 | 29.1°C | 24.2° → 30.1° | 8.8h | 7.1mm | 45 |
| W41 | Oct 7–13 | 28.8°C | 23.9° → 29.8° | 8.8h | 7.2mm | 45 |
| W46 | Nov 11–17 | 28.8°C | 24° → 29.8° | 9.1h | 7.6mm | 45 |
| W20 | May 13–19 | 30.0°C | 25.1° → 31° | 9.1h | 7.1mm | 44 |
| W29 | Jul 15–21 | 29.3°C | 24.5° → 30.3° | 8.6h | 7.3mm | 44 |
| W37 | Sep 9–15 | 28.7°C | 24° → 29.9° | 8.6h | 8.0mm | 44 |
| W39 | Sep 23–29 | 28.8°C | 24° → 30° | 9.0h | 8.2mm | 44 |
| W32 | Aug 5–11 | 29.1°C | 24.6° → 29.9° | 8.8h | 8.8mm | 43 |
| W25 | Jun 17–23 | 29.2°C | 24.4° → 30.4° | 8.7h | 8.8mm | 42 |
| W21 | May 20–26 | 29.9°C | 24.9° → 30.9° | 9.2h | 8.8mm | 41 |
| W40 | Sep 30–Oct 6 | 28.5°C | 23.9° → 29.8° | 8.0h | 8.4mm | 41 |
| W43 | Oct 21–27 | 29.0°C | 23.7° → 29.8° | 9.1h | 8.6mm | 41 |
| W38 | Sep 16–22 | 28.5°C | 24.1° → 30° | 7.3h | 9.1mm | 39 |
| W45 | Nov 4–10 | 28.5°C | 23.7° → 29.5° | 7.8h | 8.9mm | 39 |
| W48 | Nov 25–Dec 1 | 28.4°C | 23.8° → 29.5° | 7.7h | 10.2mm | 39 |
| W42 | Oct 14–20 | 28.6°C | 23.8° → 29.5° | 7.8h | 12.0mm | 37 |
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