Climate Insights for Phuket

The climate in Phuket is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 2,354 mm of precipitation falls per year. Phuket receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Phuket sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Phuket is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 92.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Phuket receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Phuket sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Phuket has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Phuket has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 78°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows.

Phuket is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,354 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 196 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 342 mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 33 mm. That's 309 mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Phuket is a very wet location, receiving approximately 92.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.7 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 13.5 in of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.3 in. That's 12.2 in less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Phuket is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Phuket is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Phuket based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Phuket based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.