Thailand
Things to do in Phuket
Scuba diving, boat tours and snorkeling and more, with the best month for each. Phuket is most comfortable for sightseeing in December and January.
Photo: Pete Stewart from Perth, Australia, CC BY-SA 2.0
Popular tours in Phuket
Phuket Thai Cooking Class with Market Tour OptionFrom $61View 
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Phuket month by month
Phuket weather by month
Averages for Phuket, 1991–2020. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 91 (33) | 93 (34) | 94 (34) | 94 (34) | 92 (33) | 91 (33) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 89 (32) | 89 (32) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) |
| Low °F (°C) | 77 (25) | 78 (25) | 79 (26) | 79 (26) | 79 (26) | 78 (26) | 78 (26) | 78 (26) | 77 (25) | 77 (25) | 77 (25) | 77 (25) |
| Rainy days | 4 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 8 |
| Sea °F (°C) | 83 (28) | 84 (29) | 85 (29) | 86 (30) | 86 (30) | 85 (30) | 85 (29) | 84 (29) | 84 (29) | 83 (29) | 84 (29) | 84 (29) |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:27 pm | 6:37 pm | 6:38 pm | 6:36 pm | 6:38 pm | 6:45 pm | 6:49 pm | 6:43 pm | 6:27 pm | 6:11 pm | 6:04 pm | 6:12 pm |
Day trips from Phuket
- Ao Nang 34 mi
- Krabi's beach town, base for longtail boats to the islands.
- Ao Phang Nga National Park 23 mi
- Limestone towers rising from the sea, including 'James Bond Island'.
- Khao Lak 47 mi
- Quiet beaches and the base for Similan Islands dive trips.
- Khao Sok National Park 65 mi
- Rainforest and a lake of floating rafthouses.
- Ko Phi Phi 35 mi
- Islands of white beaches and Maya Bay.
- Ko Lanta 54 mi
- A laid-back island of long beaches.
- Ko Yao 20 mi
- Two quiet islands between Phuket and Krabi.
Questions
When is the best time to visit Phuket?
For walking around and sightseeing, December and January. March is the warmest month at about 94°F (34°C), and September the coolest at about 89°F (32°C).
What is the rainiest month in Phuket?
October, with about 19 rainy days. Book outdoor tours early in your stay that month, so there's room to move them.
When is the sea warmest in Phuket?
May, at about 86°F (30°C). It's coolest in January, at about 83°F (28°C).