Phuket Weather

Phuket Weather – The Island of Phuket lies in a tropical region and is relatively warm all year round so Phuket weather ranges from ‘WARM’ to ‘TOO HOT’, but locals and long time residents (like us) will consider the weather to be ‘Very cold’ if temperature gets close to 20˙C.

Online Phuket Weather Forecasts:

1) Best Time to Visit Phuket: December to March

The coolest and supposedly the best time to come to Phuket is between December to March, with a perfect weather: clear blue skies, turquoise calm seas and a nice permanent breeze. It’s also the high and peak season so expect to pay a lot more for your hotel, especially during Christmas and New Year time.

2) Rainy Season in Phuket: June, September to November

Tricky subject as it is supposed to occurs roughly at the same time each year, but is as unpredictable, as any weather in any country. June to August is a mix of rain and sun, usually very enjoyable. Few months are considered wetter than others, September, October and November are definitely the wettest months, but some year it can drag all the way to December.

Despite some unlucky series of really rainy days, there is still plenty of sun with occasional showers. On the good side, everything is much cheaper! If you decide to come to Phuket during this time of the year, you might want to read: ‘12 Things to Do in Phuket when it Rains‘. Read more about the rainy season

3) Hottest Months in Phuket: April and May

April and May are the hottest months in Phuket, at least we are sure of that, with temperature reaching 40˙C, which is why everyone in Thailand is celebrating the end of the hot season by splashing each other madly for the famous Songkran Festival that often lasts 3 days.

All these are average indication… we all know each year is different, even my grandmother knew that!

Phuket Yearly Rain Chart

Phuket Weather in September

Weather in Phuket in September usually shows a mix of sun and rain, but with more rainy days than sunny, so September is not the best  month to travel to Phuket.

Phuket Weather in October

October weather in Phuket is not much different from weather in September, again a mix of sun and rain, also not the best  month to visit to Phuket if you have a choice. To be on the positive side and if you have no choice, this time of the year is always a lucky draw: the rain WILL fall, there is no doubt about it, and as it comes in series of 3, 6 or 9 days as they always say here, just pray that it is not during your week!

Phuket Weather in November

November weather in Phuket usually shows some signs of recovery, again it frequently is a mix of sun and rain but the risk of rain is still quite high.

Phuket Weather in December

Phuket weather in December is great unless it’s one of these unlucky ones which tend to happen more frequently in the past recent years. However in normal years the weather is great: blue sky with tiny white clouds and a cool temperature, even considered ‘cold’ by locals or those who lived here too long. On the other hand, all prices start to switch to high season rate and if you arrive at the end of the month near Christmas you will even get the peak season rates.

Weather in Phuket  in June sees the return of the rains, but in recent years rainy season seems to arrive later and later so you might be lucky in June. Seas start to be rough or even dangerous so respecting the red flags is not a warning to take lightly, your life could depend on it, no matter how good a swimmer you think you are.

Phuket Weather Webcams

• Live Weather Webcam over Patong Beach