Information

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.

Where to Stay in Phuket to Avoid Crowded Beaches?

Despite what travellers may sometimes say, it is quite easy to avoid crowded beaches during the high season in Phuket.

Rainy Season in Phuket – May to October

The rainy season in Phuket, also known as the monsoon, wet season or low season, is when the island experiences rainfall and occasional storms. This season typically lasts from May to October.

High Season in Phuket – November to April

The high season in Phuket occurs from November to April when the Weather in Phuket is at its best, offering sunny days and low rain chances. It is the most popular time of the year for tourists to visit the island. Note that the high season can be divided into three periods.

Phuket Directory

This Phuket Directory of all the places we wrote about will help you plan your next trip. You can sort every hotel, restaurant, shop, attraction, and nightlife venue by type, location, and popularity

Best Hotels for Weddings in Phuket

Phuket has become a favoured choice as a wedding destination, with its white beaches and tropical island scenery offering a romantic backdrop for a marriage ceremony. Several hotels around the island have created venues and services, especially for wedding events, tailored to each couple’s tastes and budget.

Information about Phuket

Our practical travel guide to Phuket provides essential information before you embark on your journey to this captivating island destination.

Phuket vs Bali

Phuket and Bali are two popular destinations in Southeast Asia, both with great beaches, marine activities, tropical island scenery, and cultural attractions.

Advertise on Phuket 101

Phuket 101 was born in January 2011. It shares unique local knowledge with thousands of photos and videos for travellers planning a holiday in Phuket. Phuket 101 has grown in popularity and credibility since its first day, with a very high ranking on Google for almost every page.

Phuket vs Koh Samui - Which Thai Island is Right For Me?

Phuket or Koh Samui?

Phuket and Koh Samui are two of the biggest and most popular islands in Thailand, both world-famous for being beautiful tropical paradises. However, while only an experienced eye could tell the difference from photos alone, the two are not identical

Useful Thai Phrases when visiting Phuket

Here are a few useful Thai phrases and sentences to use when travelling to Phuket and Thailand. Some are casual and just for fun, and some might prove themselves useful, especially when it comes to food preferences or allergies.

Renting a scooter in Phuket, Phuket Bike Rent

Scooter and Bike Rentals in Phuket

Renting a scooter or a bike in Phuket is extremely easy, and as soon as you arrive, you will notice bike rental shops and roadside rentals are everywhere in the tourist areas of Phuket. Still, you should know a few important things before you rent.

Phuket Hotels Directory

Here is the full list of the Phuket hotels and resorts we have stayed at and reviewed in the past 15 years. We only recommend hotels we fully enjoyed. We try to cover luxury hotels, budget places, and everything in between.

Phuket Trip Planner

Planning your trip to Phuket is, of course, optional. You could just book a flight and a hotel for the first night and take it from here. However, it can help you make the best of your time and budget.

The Selfie Experience Phuket

The Selfie Experience is a new photo playground in Phuket, covering 3,000 m2 indoors with more than 40 backgrounds to play with, a fun way for families, friends and selfie lovers to spend a fun day away from the heat or an occasional rainy day.

Phuket Weather in April

The weather in Phuket in April remains beautiful and clear. The sea continues to be calm, and the weather is as warm as a bath. In April, the temperatures start to seriously rise and can reach some of the highest peaks of the year.

11 Great Places to Propose in Phuket

Phuket is a tropical paradise island with white sand beaches, clear blue waters and swaying coconut trees; what background could be better than an exotic hideaway in a holiday mood to propose to your loved one? Here are some of the many places with a romantic mood to create the right atmosphere for a memorable moment.

Phuket Weather in October

In October, the weather in Phuket is not much different from that in September, with a mix of sunny and rainy days. It might not be the best month to visit Phuket if you have a choice.

Phuket Weather in September

September is usually the wettest month of the year in Phuket. You can expect more rainy days than sunny ones, but you still can expect a mix of sun and rain. If you dream of blue skies over a quiet blue sea and have the choice of your travel dates, September may not be the best month to visit Phuket.

Phuket Weather in March

In March, the weather in Phuket gets hotter, and the sea and sky remain spotlessly blue. Here too, expect the prices to stay high and roads and beaches to be busy.

Phuket Weather in February

February is still the high season in Phuket, and the conditions are perfect. The sky is blue, the sea is calm and clear, and the temperature is still comfortable.

1 Week Itinerary in Phuket – What to Do in Phuket in a week?

One week in Phuket (or two) offers a lot of opportunities. Considering the island’s size, there is so much to do here; 2 or 3 days would give you a glimpse at best.

12 Hotels with great swimming pools in Phuket

When travelling to such a beautiful tropical island with so many white sandy beaches, one could wonder why would you care about a hotel with a swimming pool.

9 Things you should know before exploring Phuket

If this is your first visit to Phuket, there are a few things you should know about the island before planning your itinerary or booking any tours.

Soi Dog Foundation in Phuket

Soi Dog Foundation is a non-profit organisation dedicated to helping street dogs and cats around Phuket, Thailand and beyond, spaying and neutering them to avoid proliferation and rescuing injured and abandoned animals.

Phuket Weather in January

Phuket weather in January is usually as perfect as it gets. The sky is spotless, the sea is crystal clear and quiet, and the temperature is perfect, cooler than in other months.

Phuket Weather in July

Phuket weather is more rainy in July 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 in Thailand, you might get quite a few sunny days.

Phuket Weather 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 in Phuket, so you might be lucky in June.

Phuket Weather in December

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. Typically, the weather in Phuket is beautiful, with a magnificent blue sky peppered with tiny white clouds and a cool temperature.

Phuket Weather 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 enjoy some sunny days, and the temperature in Phuket is not more comfortable than in the scorching previous months.

Phuket Weather in May

May is the last month of the high season in Phuket, and the weather in Phuket sees a shift from April as the monsoon is approaching. Temperatures and humidity remain very high, so it can be uncomfortable if you are not used to it.

How Many Days Do You Need 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, budgets, or lives at different distances

Phuket Local Blue Bus and EV Bus

The Phuket Blue Bus (known as Song Taew) is the oldest and best-known local bus to get from Phuket Town to destinations around Phuket. It often looks more like a wooden truck than a bus as you know it. Those will only take you from Phuket town to a beach or a small set of beaches, but not between beaches.

9 Great Photographers You Can Hire for Your Holiday in Phuket

Most people hire a Phuket photographer for a pre-wedding photoshoot or to cover their wedding events. But if you think about it, travelling to Phuket with your friends, family or loved ones can also be an unforgettable moment.

What to pack for Phuket? 10 Tips for a better packing!

‘What should I take to Phuket?’ is a question everyone asks on their first trip, just the way it always is when travelling to any new destination, and Phuket is no different.

2 Days Itinerary in Phuket

Visiting Phuket in two days without rushing is possible because the island is relatively small, but it certainly will be a busy exploration. Three days would allow a lot more, but this overview should enable you to stop at the prominent landmarks and small beaches.

B Cat Cafe in Phuket Town

B Cat Cafe Phuket is a fun place where every cat lover can sit and play with 15 to 17 furry and fluffy felines while enjoying a cake and a drink. The location on Thepkasattri Road, just next to the old historical street of Phuket Town, makes it very convenient.

Renting a Minivan with Driver in Phuket for a Day + Airport Transfers

Renting a car with a private driver or a minivan for a day in Phuket is a great way to discover the island without stressing out about directions, parking, and even driving safely.

3 Days in Phuket Itinerary for 2026

To spend 3 days in Phuket and make the best of it to see as much as you can, planning is essential. Once you have a plan, everything becomes simple, and you can start dreaming and relaxing.

Help Phuket Today – Help local community with food, clothes and donations

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Rawai Beach Maps

This map of Rawai Beach shows the main landmarks, restaurants and points of interest around the southern tip of Phuket. Rawai is not a swimming beach.

Surin Beach Maps

Post Views: 8,473 Maps of Surin Beach Our Surin Beach maps show some of the places we visited and some other popular places travellers talk… Read More »Surin Beach Maps

Phuket Town Map

These maps of Phuket Town cover the main areas and streets we have explored over the years. Unlike the beach areas of Phuket, the town is best discovered on foot, and each street has its own character.

Nai Harn Beach Maps

Our maps of Nai Harn Beach share some of the places we visited and other popular places travellers talk the most about. We will keep adding points of interest, restaurants and hotels, plus information to help you plan your next holiday in Phuket!

Mai Khao Beach Maps

Our maps of Mai Khao Beach share some of the places we visited and other popular places travellers talk the most about. We will keep adding points of interest, restaurants and hotels, plus information to help you plan your next holiday in Phuket!

Kamala Beach Maps

This map of Kamala Beach shows the restaurants, shops and landmarks we know from years of visiting the area. Kamala has changed a lot over the past decade.

Karon Beach Maps

This map of Karon Beach shows the main landmarks, restaurants and hotels along one of the longest beaches on the west coast of Phuket.

Kata Beach Map

This map of Kata Beach shows the main areas, restaurants, shops and landmarks we have visited over the years. Kata Beach is compact enough to explore on foot.

Bang Tao Beach Maps

This Bangtao Beach map shows the places we visited and some other popular places travellers talk the most about. Bangtao is known for having many luxury beachfront resorts

The Oasis Thalang

The Oasis Thalang (formerly ChimJae Walking Street and Vanich Walking Street) is a new 150-metre-long narrow passage that connects Thalang Road to Dibuk Road in the old Phuket Town. This fun local market is covered and has air-con, making it a convenient place to explore when it gets a little too hot or when it starts raining in Phuket.