What to Do in Phuket in November and What to Expect?
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 rain, and while the risk of entire days of heavy rain still exists, sunny days are frequent. All tours and day trips operate normally, prices are cheaper, and road traffic remains fluid. Hotel rooms are easy to get and much cheaper than in the high season.
Phuket Averages in November
You will never have to worry about the temperature during the day or in the sea. The sea or swimming pool water is almost as warm as a bath all year round. In Phuket, you never have to pack any warm clothes!
The air temperature is around 30˙C. The Phuket sea is warm all year round, so this is never an issue; however, the ocean can be rough sometimes, and you must keep an eye on the red flags. This is a serious matter as riptide is treacherous and unfortunate accidents still happen. It is always an excellent idea to book a hotel with a pool for those days, especially those with pool bars and pool access rooms; there are many in Phuket.
Rain Chart for Phuket in November
Temperatures and Rainy Days in November
| 🌡️ Average day temperature | 30.9°C |
| 🌡️ Average night temperature | 27.0°C |
| ☀️ Average sunny days | 11 days |
| ☔ Average rainy days | 16 days |
| 🌧️ Average rainfall | 177.4mm |
| 💧 Average humidity | 79% |
| 🤿 Water temperature | 29.4°C |
| 🏊♂️ Sea condition | Transition month, some waves, improving |
Sea Condition
The sea starts to calm, with fewer waves and clearer waters. Swimming becomes safer, though occasional rough patches may still appear.
What to Do in Phuket in November?
The stunning Similan islands are reopened, and it may be a good idea to visit them before the peak season crowds arrive. The ocean may still be rough on some days, and buying motion sickness pills can be a good idea, just in case (the boat crew sometimes has some, but it’s better to be sure it is easy to find).
As always, all other day trips are operating, and you can go to Phi Phi Island, Coral Island, and Racha Island without worries. Tours are only cancelled on exceptionally bad weather days. In these cases, you will be refunded or offered another day trip the next day. Phang Nga Bay is beautiful at any time of the year and is a must-see in Phuket!
Events and Festivals
Loy Krathong Festival
On November 13, Thailand celebrates the beautiful Loy Krathong Festival! People will release floating offerings with candles and incense on top or even flying lanterns everywhere around the country. It’s beautiful, and it happens everywhere. There is water: beaches, rivers, lakes, ponds, and even the swimming pool of your hotel!
Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025
Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025 is a national contemporary art biennial set across Phuket, featuring Thai and international artists under the theme “Eternal [Kalpa],” which explores long-timescale relations between humans and nature and encourages sustainable cultural tourism. The edition is scheduled to run from November 2025 to April 2026, with program activity across multiple districts and outdoor/indoor venues on the island.
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Time-lapse of Each Day of November 2024
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