This Phuket Information section will help you plan your trip to Phuket: an extensive section dedicated to weather, what to expect and how to prepare for each month and each season. Read about what you should know before you visit, what to do and what not to do once here, and the classic first timers’ mistakes to avoid! Learn how to exchange your money at the best rates, how to go from the airport to your hotel, and the many ways to get around the island.
Is December a good time to visit Phuket? December in Phuket is the first month of the much-awaited high season, and the weather is usually perfect unless it’s an unlucky year (it tends to happen in recent years). Typically, the weather is beautiful, with a magnificent blue sky peppered with … Read more
How is Phuket weather in November? In November, the weather in Phuket starts showing some improvement as it is the last month of the rainy season. On an average year, you can expect a mix of sun and short rains, but the risk of entire days of heavy rain reduces; … Read more
How is the weather in Phuket in August? Phuket weather in August may see a little more rain than in July since it is the peak of the rainy season. Once again, the rainy season doesn’t mean it will rain every day or all day, visitors will be able to … Read more
How is the weather in Phuket in July? Phuket weather in July sees more rain than in June. The monsoon, or low season, has definitely started, and you can expect the sea to be rough and the sky to be cloudy. But like in every month of the low season … Read more
How is the weather in Phuket in June? Phuket weather in June sees the return of the rains as it is the start of the monsoon, locally called ‘the low season.’ In recent years, the rainy season tends to arrive late, so that you might be lucky in June. Note … Read more
Is May a good time to visit Phuket? May is the last month of the high season in Phuket, and the weather sees a shift from April as the monsoon is approaching. Temperatures and humidity remain very high, so it can be a little uncomfortable if you are not used … Read more
What is the Songkran Water Festival? Songkran Water Festival Phuket happens between April 12 to 15, 2021 (The dates vary depending on Thailand’s regions). As you can expect, Songkran 2021 will not really be an event this year compared to previous years, as Phuket is still not open to international … Read more
Which is the best month to visit Phuket? What will Phuket weather be on the month I arrive? What is the best month to visit Phuket? These are questions we get very often, and some tough ones to answer, and this for a couple of reasons. First, even though there … Read more
How many days should I stay in Phuket? How many days are enough to visit Phuket? This is a question we receive very often, mostly from first-time visitors. As you can expect, there is no easy answer because everyone has different lengths of annual leaves, different budgets or live at … Read more
When is the best time to visit Phuket? The weather in Phuket plays a key role when deciding the best time to visit the island, and it depends on what you like. Thailand has a tropical climate with two seasons, and it’s warm all year round. The weather is always … Read more
Is Phuket safe for tourists? Yes, Phuket is safe, probably safer than most other countries. Of course, the experience might differ for each traveller, but overall, if you follow the common-sense safety rules, you should never have to worry. On this page, we give a few pieces of advice, but … Read more
Where to Stay in Phuket? A Neighbourhood Guide Where should I stay in Phuket? Where should I book my hotel? What beach is best? How is that neighbourhood? So many questions! Deciding where to stay in Phuket and which beach is best to book your hotel can and will have … Read more
Where to Rent a Car in Phuket? Renting a car in Phuket is a great way to explore the island and its surroundings on your own. Finding a car rental company is very easy and hassle-free if you follow some basic rules. We recommend booking in advance with a reputable … Read more
Phuket International Airport Phuket International Airport and the domestic airport are in separate terminals. The International terminal has been up and running for a while. Extensions have been massive, and despite a difficult start and long queues at the opening, it solved many of the past issues such as parking … Read more
Tips and Frequently Asked Questions about Phuket Phuket travel – sharing tips, useful travel info, frequently asked questions, things you should know before you go and even more once you arrive in Phuket. These are the little things we gathered that can make a difference during your holiday. There is … Read more
Patong Beach Weather Webcam Live streaming – NEW! Our Phuket Webcam allows you to see what the weather is like in Phuket at the moment, a bird view of Patong beach from a live cam located at the top of the Patong Tower. We hope this is useful to … Read more
Things Not to Do in Phuket Just like in any country, there are few customs everyone should respect and a few things you should not do in Phuket. Some are petty and casual; some are serious and could lead to real trouble. If you are familiar with Thailand, you probably … Read more
Phuket Festivals and Events Phuket festivals play an essential role in island life. The history of Phuket goes back a long way, and the whole year is peppered with many traditional festivals or newly created events. Some are celebrated nationwide, while some others have a special meaning to Phuket people. … Read more
Classic Mistakes You Should Avoid in Phuket Phuket is an easy-going safe destination with so much to see, do and eat! Here are a few tips to ensure a safe and happy holiday, mostly based on the daily questions we get from readers around the world and some common sense. … Read more
Why is Phuket so popular? Why can’t we leave Thailand? And what makes you come back to Phuket countless times? There are many answers to these questions, but we picked the ten answers we thought was the most important. Of course, there will always be some exceptions: some travellers didn’t … Read more