When is it better to vacation in Phuket so as not to ruin your vacation? We tell you about the weather in each of the months: the temperature of the water and air, precipitation, reviews of tourists about the rest. Find out when the rainy seasons, fruit seasons, beach holidays and the most beautiful sunsets. A must-read if you are planning a trip to Thailand!
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January
Water and air temperature. Daytime +28 ... + 29 ° С, at night +24 ... + 26 ° С, sea water + 29 ° С.
Weather. Warm monsoons are blowing, there is practically no rain, the sea is warm and calm.
Reviews of tourists. January is a great vacation time, but expensive and crowded.
Personal experience. We completely agree with the reviews of other tourists. The weather in January in Phuket is fabulous: not too hot, the water cools a little, the sea is calm. Occasionally, the evening or night rains, which bring coolness, delight. One weighty BUT: during the New Year holidays, the island is bursting with Chinese, Indians and Russians. If you want a secluded getaway, choose less known beaches than Patong, Karon and Kata. Well, be prepared for overpriced prices.
February
Water and air temperature. The high tourist season in Phuket is in full swing: during the day +29 ... + 30 ° С, at night +25 ... + 27 ° С, water in the sea + 29 ° С.
Weather. It is warm and dry during the day. Rare rains, if they happen, are at night, and in the morning the sun shines again.
Reviews of tourists. Travelers believe that holidays in February are even better than those in January and December - the weather is more stable, the crowd of "New Year" tourists has already subsided, and prices have become more pleasant.
Personal experience. We did not notice the difference between the weather in Phuket in February and January.
March
Water and air temperature. In March it gets hotter: during the day +29 ... + 30 ° С, at night +26 ... + 28 ° С, water in the sea + 30 ° С.
Weather. The rains still fall mainly in the dark and do not disrupt the beach holiday yet, but are gradually becoming more intense. The sky is increasingly cloudy. The humidity rises, the stuffiness grows.
Reviews of tourists. Tourists consider March a good period for beach and outdoor activities, and such magnificent sunsets in Phuket, as on the eve of the rainy season, will not be seen at any other time.
Personal experience. Compared to January, it is getting more stuffy, and we were very pleased with the violent evening rain. Regarding sunsets, we are completely in solidarity with tourists - they are amazing before the rainy season.
April
Water and air temperature. Daytime +29 ... + 30 ° С, at night +27 ... + 29 ° С, sea water + 31 ° С.
Weather. Phuket is preparing for the rainy season. If in early April the weather is still quite predictable, in the second half its character changes. Daytime showers are added to night showers, usually not too long.
Reviews of tourists. Precipitation has not yet interfered with vacationers, but the increasing stuffiness is already doing its job, and the tourist flow is thinning.
Personal experience. April is the most colorful month. He has absorbed hot beach days, and lead thunderclouds with winds, and just cloudy weather. Around the middle of the month, Songkran is celebrated - Thai New Year, the beginning of the rainy season. The sea becomes muddy and restless, so it is better not to swim - there may be rip currents and jellyfish.
May
Water and air temperature. The high season is coming to an end: the heat is such that not everyone can stand it. Daytime +29 ... + 30 ° С, at night +27 .. + 29 ° С, sea water + 31 ° С.
Weather. Showers are pouring out abruptly and unexpectedly, and the stuffiness is such that even the beach no longer pulls, and the most comfortable time of day is morning and evening hours.
Personal experience. Lovers of tropical showers, juicy fruits and lush jungle greenery will definitely love it in May! On the beach, they usually only sunbathe in the morning, as there are large waves on the sea. Tours can be disrupted by rainfall. But it's cheap to live!
June
Water and air temperature. The wet period begins - the rainy season. Temperature indicators are similar to those in May: during the day +29 ... + 30 ° С, at night +27 .. + 29 ° С, sea water + 31 ° С.
Weather. It rains almost every day, and against the background of the tropical heat it is so stuffy that there is nothing to breathe. Strong winds provoke storms at sea. For now, forget about your beach holiday.
Reviews of tourists. Few people go to Phuket on vacation in June, because you can't swim in the sea, and the rains hinder excursions. Because of storms, it is dangerous not to even get to the neighboring islands. Tourists are engaged in surfing, kiting and other active sports.
July
Water and air temperature. The rainy season in Phuket continues. Daytime +29 ... + 30 ° С, at night +27 .. + 29 ° С, sea water + 30 ° С.
Weather. The sea is almost always choppy, with heavy rains during the day. The weather is not good even for excursions.
Reviews of tourists. In July, the weather in Phuket is not suitable for small children and the elderly - it is stuffy, like in a sauna. It is better to leave a beach vacation until better times.
August
Water and air temperature. During the day +28 .. + 30 ° С heat, at night +27 .. + 29 ° С, water in the sea + 30 ° С.
Weather. The weather in Phuket is unstable - rains from time to time give way to fine days. Most of the time the sky is overcast, very hot and stuffy.
Reviews of tourists. August is also not suitable for rest - the waves are so high that it is dangerous to go into the water.
September
Water and air temperature. Daytime heat is already easier to endure, at night it becomes cooler + 26 ... + 28 ° С, water in the sea + 30 ° С.
Weather. It rains frequently, but already at night and in the morning. High waves often walk on the sea.
Reviews of tourists. September is a bad time for family trips. The overcast sky can play a cruel joke when tourists forget about caution and get burned. Bathing is impossible due to the waves.
October
Water and air temperature. During the day in October +28 ... + 29 ° С, at night +26 ... + 28 ° С, water in the sea + 29 ° С.
Weather. The last wet month of the year. The rains can be both prolonged summer and short winter. The weather is often cloudy, because of the winds, the sea sometimes storms.
Reviews of tourists. There are still few tourists: beach holidays are not entirely comfortable due to changeable weather, frequent winds and rains.
November
Water and air temperature. In the afternoon in November +29 ... + 30 ° С, at night +26 ... + 28 ° С, water in the sea + 29 ° С.
Weather. The high season begins in Phuket. It rains at night and sunny during the day. The humidity drops to comfortable values, and the sea becomes calm and transparent again.
Reviews of tourists. In November, the ideal weather sets for a beach holiday. There are few tourists so far, and the prices are quite reasonable.
December
Water and air temperature. Daytime +28 ... + 29 ° С, at night +25 ... + 27 ° С, sea water + 29 ° С.
Weather. The weather is finally stabilizing. Rare precipitation, if it falls, is at night.
Reviews of tourists. The highest demand for tours falls on the New Year holidays. It makes sense to use the early booking service.
Personal experience. We liked the weather in Phuket in December: there is no unbearable heat and humidity, it can even be cool in the evenings, the sea is clean and without waves. It sometimes rains at the beginning of the month - usually in the evening or at night. There are few tourists in the first half of the month, but by the New Year their number is increasing.
High season in Phuket
The holiday season in Phuket starts in November and ends in May. Dry sunny weather, practically no rain - ideal conditions for a beach holiday.
The rainy season in Phuket
From May to July, winds blow, there are heavy tropical rains, the sea is raging. There is a lot of precipitation in August and September, but there are short light intervals.For a beach holiday, the period is bad, as the sea is restless and muddy. Rescuers forbid swimming because there are rip currents and sometimes jellyfish. High humidity is not easily tolerated.
When is the best time to relax in Phuket?
For families with children, it is better to prefer December - March, for the rest we also recommend April - May and October - November. October and May are border months, not for everybody. The weather is changeable, but unassuming tourists manage to have a great rest.
Fruit season
Seasonal fruits grow in Phuket, for example, mangosteen fruits from April to September, rambutans from May to October, but many bear fruit all year round. Coconuts, pineapples, bananas, mangoes, guavas, watermelons are available at any time.
