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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29.3°C | 24.6°C | 72 mm | 9 | 10.4 h | 17.6 km/h | 28.7°C |
| Feb | 30.7°C | 24.9°C | 27.4 mm | 6 | 10.9 h | 18.6 km/h | 29.2°C |
| Mar | 31.6°C | 25.7°C | 44.4 mm | 8 | 11.0 h | 16.6 km/h | 29.5°C |
| Apr | 31.1°C | 26°C | 108.8 mm | 19 | 10.6 h | 14.5 km/h | 30.6°C |
| May | 30.1°C | 25.9°C | 211.9 mm | 26 | 9.6 h | 14.4 km/h | 31.2°C |
| Jun | 29.5°C | 25.8°C | 195.1 mm | 22 | 9.4 h | 15.9 km/h | 30.2°C |
| Jul | 29.3°C | 25.7°C | 195.9 mm | 22 | 9.3 h | 17.9 km/h | 29.9°C |
| Aug | 29°C | 25.4°C | 209.6 mm | 23 | 9.2 h | 18.3 km/h | 29.8°C |
| Sep | 28.7°C | 25°C | 243.7 mm | 24 | 8.4 h | 17.2 km/h | 29.9°C |
| Oct | 28.7°C | 24.7°C | 275.5 mm | 28 | 8.7 h | 14.6 km/h | 30.3°C |
| Nov | 28.6°C | 24.8°C | 236.7 mm | 26 | 8.5 h | 14.4 km/h | 30.2°C |
| Dec | 28.8°C | 24.8°C | 128.4 mm | 16 | 9.6 h | 17.2 km/h | 29.2°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Phuket
Phuket (Thailand) has a tropical climate with an annual average of around 27 °C. Daytime highs average 30 °C, while nights cool to about 25 °C. The destination sees roughly 1949 mm of rainfall per year and 9.6 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Thailand's largest island with the beaches of Patong, Karon and Kata, tuk-tuk chaos in Phuket Town and the otherworldly Phang Nga Bay nearby.
Warm and tropical year-round — daily highs stay between 29 and 32 °C. The real variable is rain: February with only 6 rainy days is ideal, while October (28 rainy days) brings monsoon showers.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in October (28 rainy days), driest month is February (6).
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Frequently asked questions about Phuket
When is the best time to visit Phuket?
The best time to visit Phuket: January (avg. 27.0 °C, 9 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Phuket?
The warmest month is March with an average of 28.7 °C and daytime highs around 31.6 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 27.0 °C and night-time lows around 24.6 °C.
How many rainy days does Phuket have?
October has the most rainy days with 28 rainy days. The driest month is February with 6 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Phuket?
The water is warmest in May at an average of 31.2 °C and coolest in January at 28.7 °C.