ThailandWhat’s the climate like in Phuket?
The current climate in Phuket features temperatures ranging from a high of 35°C to a low of 32°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 34°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 24°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Phuket in recent years was 39°C in March 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 25°C in October 2022.
On average, Phuket receives 2430 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The typhoon season in Phuket runs from June to November.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Thailand? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Krabi, or explore other destinations in Thailand.
Best time to visit Phuket?
The best time to visit Phuket for sunny weather is January through April and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Phuket. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Phuket
The climate table of Phuket shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 33 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 68 | 24 | 38 | 113 | 260 | 288 | 232 | 342 | 363 | 389 | 217 | 96 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 34°C
- Highest temperature: 35°C in February, March and April
- Lowest temperature: 32°C in July, August, September, October and November
- Precipitation: 2430 mm per year, averaging 203 mm per month
- Driest months: 24 mm in February, 38 mm in March and 68 mm in January
- Wettest months: 389 mm in October, 363 mm in September and 342 mm in August
Weather experiences in Phuket
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Average Temperature per Month in Phuket
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Phuket, Thailand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Phuket
This graph shows how much rainfall Phuket, Thailand, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Phuket
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Phuket, Thailand. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Phuket
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Phuket, Thailand. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Phuket
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Phuket, Thailand, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Weather experiences in Phuket
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Average weather in Phuket by month
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