Climate of Phuket, Thailand
Area-weighted average across Phuket. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Phuket, a subdivision of Thailand, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 26.7°C / 80.1°F in October to 28.6°C / 83.5°F in April, with rainfall from 37 mm / 1.5 in to 404 mm / 15.9 in depending on the season (2465 mm / 97 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.2°C81°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 27.8°C82°F | 48 mm1.9″ | — |
| March | 28.4°C83.1°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| April | 28.6°C83.5°F | 149 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| May | 28.1°C82.6°F | 251 mm9.9″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.8°C82°F | 256 mm10.1″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.4°C81.3°F | 293 mm11.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.4°C81.3°F | 372 mm14.6″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.9°C80.4°F | 404 mm15.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.7°C80.1°F | 335 mm13.2″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.8°C80.2°F | 193 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.7°C80.1°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Phuket?
The best months to visit Phuket, Thailand for sunny, dry weather are January. The warmest month is April at an area-wide average of 28.6°C / 83.5°F, and the driest is January with about 37 mm / 1.5 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Phuket?
Phuket, Thailand has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.7°C / 80.1°F in October to 28.6°C / 83.5°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 2465 mm / 97 in, with the wettest month being September (404 mm / 15.9 in) and the driest January (37 mm / 1.5 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Phuket?
The hottest month in Phuket is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 28.6°C / 83.5°F.
What is the coldest month in Phuket?
The coldest month in Phuket is October, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.7°C / 80.1°F.
When does it rain most in Phuket?
The wettest month in Phuket is September, averaging about 404 mm / 15.9 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 37 mm / 1.5 in.