Phuket is the Largest Island in Thailand and One of the Most Visited Destinations in Southeast Asia and the World. In this Article we will be Highlighting the Best Time to Visit Phuket in terms of weather, Festivals, and Prices.
The Best Time to Visit Phuket in terms of Weather
The Best Time to Visit Phuket is from Early November till the end of March of Each Year. During this Time, the weather is mostly dry and the Skies are Clear, Making a Perfect Environment for a Beach Holiday in a tropical paradise.
This Time is considered as the Island’s High Season, During which the accommodation Prices are higher than the rest of the year during the Shoulder and Low Seasons.
Winter in Phuket
The weather in Phuket is warm throughout the year. The winter Season is when the rains Stop and the weather Start to become cooler (Lowest Temperature at Night Can Reach 22 Degrees).
Therefore, You can Visit Phuket any Month during the year and enjoy a Warm weather, However, avoiding the raining season will let you experience the Best out of Phuket in a Sunny weather.
Phuket Month by Month Weather Guide
Phuket Weather from November Till March
The Weather from November Till March is Clear with less Chances of Rain. This is the Best Time to Visit Thailand in General and Phuket Specifically. This is the Perfect Time of the Year for an Amazing Sunny beach holiday.
Phuket Weather from April till July
The Shoulder Season in Phuket Starts in April and ends in July. April is considered to be the Hottest month in Thailand, Humidity during this time of the year is very high Specially during day Time. If you visit Phuket during April, You will have the chance to Celebrate the Songkran Festival (Thai New Year).
During the Songkran Festival, Thailand becomes like a Water Fight arena where all Tourists Splash Waters on each others in the Streets.
The Chances of Rain between April and July are Higher than during the High Season, and you can Have some rainy days during the Trip. Prices During this time of the year are low as it’s considered the low Season period.
Phuket Weather from August till October
The Raining Season in Phuket and in most of the Other Destinations in Thailand is between August and October. Locals Call this Time of the year as the Monsoon Season, During which rains are hard in most of the days.
It’s not really recommended to visit Phuket in the Monsoon Season as you will not be able to enjoy the Beautiful Beaches of the Island and Its Surrounding Destinations. In addition, most of the Day Trips get cancelled during these months for Safety reasons (Specially boat trips visiting neighboring islands such as Phi Phi islands and James Bond).
