Phuket weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
Phuket in october
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
Phuket sits at 7°52′N 98°23′E in Thailand, in Asia. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
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Phuket weather by month
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Places that feel like Phuket in october
Phuket weather — FAQ
Q01Which months are best for visiting Phuket?
Which months are best for visiting Phuket?
The best months to visit Phuket are January. Late November-early December kicks off dry season with clear water at Similan Islands opening November 15 and Loi Krathong lanterns floating from Patong beach.
Q02Which month is warmest in Phuket?
Which month is warmest in Phuket?
March runs the highest averages in Phuket, with typical daytime highs of 32°C (90°F). April Songkran water festival makes 40C bearable; locals hit Freedom Beach at dawn and shelter at Central Festival mall from 1-4pm siesta.
Q03Which month is chilliest in Phuket?
Which month is chilliest in Phuket?
September brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near 29°C (84°F). There is no cold; December 24C nights feel chilly to locals who wear jackets, and Similan diving hits peak visibility of 40 meters.
Q04When is the rainy season in Phuket?
When is the rainy season in Phuket?
October typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 269mm on average. May-October southwest monsoon closes Similan and Surin islands officially; the sea turns dangerous at Kata and Karon with red flag riptides drowning tourists yearly.
Q05How would you describe Phuket's weather?
How would you describe Phuket's weather?
Phuket, Thailand has very hot summers, warm winters, a distinct rainy season. Phuket Old Town is Sino-Portuguese architecture and Sunday walking street on Thalang Road; the beaches are the tourist theater. Patong is stag-party chaos, Kata is family, Kamala is quieter local, and Rawai in the south is where dive expats live. Best Massaman curry at Raya restaurant in Old Town since 1935; skip beach restaurants entirely and eat where songthaew drivers park. Long-tail boat to Ko Yao Noi is the day trip locals do. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.