Phuket, Thailand Weather

Thailand 🇹🇭 · Local time 01:00
82°
Patchy rain nearby Feels like 87° · High 83° / Low 80°
Wind
13 mph
Humidity
78%
0 Low
Updated 1 hour ago

Phuket hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 83°F (28°C) is right in line with the typical August high of 85°F (29°C).

Now
19%
2 AM
19%
3 AM
18%
4 AM
18%
5 AM
19%
6 AM
15%
6:19 AM
Sunrise
7 AM
19%
8 AM
24%
9 AM
27%
10 AM
41%
11 AM
31%
12 PM
40%
1 PM
38%
2 PM
61%
3 PM
56%
4 PM
59%
5 PM
65%
6 PM
63%
6:37 PM
Sunset
7 PM
69%
8 PM
60%
9 PM
63%
10 PM
69%
11 PM
65%
12 AM
74%

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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
87°
Wind
13 mph
W · gusts 19 mph
Humidity
78%
Pressure
29.88 in
Visibility
6 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
82% chance today

Phuket weather tomorrow (Friday, August 28)

Tomorrow in Phuket looks light rain shower, with a high of 83° and an overnight low of 80°. There is a 85% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 14 mph, and the UV index reaches 12 (extreme).

High / Low
83° / 80°
Precipitation
85%
Sunrise / sunset
06:19 AM / 06:36 PM

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Phuket 14-day forecast

Today
Patchy rain nearby
High 83° Low 80°
Chance of precipitation: 82%
Fri, Aug 28 Friday
Light rain shower
High 83° Low 80°
Chance of precipitation: 85%
Sat, Aug 29 Saturday
Light rain shower
High 82° Low 76°
Chance of precipitation: 88%
Sun, Aug 30 Sunday
Light rain shower
High 83° Low 79°
Chance of precipitation: 87%
Mon, Aug 31 Monday
Light rain shower
High 82° Low 80°
Chance of precipitation: 87%
Tue, Sep 1 Tuesday
Light rain shower
High 82° Low 81°
Chance of precipitation: 87%
Wed, Sep 2 Wednesday
Light rain shower
High 83° Low 80°
Chance of precipitation: 83%
Thu, Sep 3 Thursday
Light rain shower
High 82° Low 80°
Chance of precipitation: 87%
Fri, Sep 4 Friday
Overcast
High 83° Low 80°
Chance of precipitation: 71%
Sat, Sep 5 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 82° Low 80°
Chance of precipitation: 64%
Sun, Sep 6 Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 82° Low 80°
Chance of precipitation: 79%
Mon, Sep 7 Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 82° Low 80°
Chance of precipitation: 82%
Tue, Sep 8 Tuesday
Light rain shower
High 82° Low 80°
Chance of precipitation: 87%
Wed, Sep 9 Wednesday
Light rain shower
High 81° Low 80°
Chance of precipitation: 87%

About the weather in Phuket

Temperature barely moves in Phuket - 2°C between the average April and the average November. Rainfall does the work instead: 10.5 inches (266 mm) in October against 1.3 inches (34 mm) in February.

Phuket weather: quick facts

  • Hottest month: April - highs near 89°F (32°C)
  • Coldest month: November - highs near 84°F (29°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 99°F (37°C) high · 69°F (20°C) low
  • Wettest month: October (28 rainy days) · Sunniest: March (11.0 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
  • Annual swing: 2°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 5°C
  • Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 4
  • Average humidity: 82%

Temperatures through the year

Warmth peaks in April: highs of 89°F (32°C), lows of 78°F (26°C). November bottoms out at 84°F (29°C) in daylight, 76°F (25°C) after dark. Relative humidity averages 82% across the year, more humid than 92% of the 3496 cities in our dataset - enough that summer afternoons feel hotter than the thermometer says, which is what the dew point converter is for.

Rain, sun and snow

Days and nights are about 5°C apart on average - narrower than all but 3% of the 3496 cities in our dataset. Average highs hold at or above 30°C for 4 months of the year, February through May being the unbroken run. Between the average April and the average November lie 2°C, a narrower spread than all but 4% of the 3496 cities in our dataset. October is the wettest month at 10.5 inches (266 mm) over 28 days; February is the driest. Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 99°F (37°C) and the lowest daily minimum 69°F (20°C).

Season by season

March through May

March through May in Phuket brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 88°F (31°C) and nights around 78°F (26°C); rain falls on around 53 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 10.4 hours of sun a day.

June through August

Through June through August, Phuket sits firmly in the heat: 85°F (30°C) by day, 77°F (25°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 67 of the 90 days.

September through November

Through September through November, Phuket runs hot: 84°F (29°C) by day, 76°F (25°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 79 of the 90 days.

December through February

December through February brings hot afternoons here - highs near 86°F (30°C), nights near 76°F (25°C), and rain falls on around 35 of the 90 days. Daylight is generous - around 10.2 hours of sun a day.

Average temperatures in Phuket by month

Monthly averages for Phuket based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 85° 76° 11 3.1 in 10.3 h/day 79%
February 88° 77° 7 1.3 in 10.9 h/day 74%
March 90° 78° 9 2.0 in 11.0 h/day 75%
April 89° 78° 18 4.4 in 10.6 h/day 79%
May 87° 78° 26 8.3 in 9.6 h/day 84%
June 85° 78° 21 7.3 in 9.3 h/day 84%
July 85° 78° 23 7.2 in 9.0 h/day 84%
August 85° 77° 24 7.8 in 9.0 h/day 84%
September 84° 76° 25 9.6 in 8.2 h/day 86%
October 84° 76° 28 10.5 in 8.5 h/day 87%
November 84° 76° 26 9.5 in 8.4 h/day 87%
December 84° 76° 18 5.6 in 9.5 h/day 83%

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Common questions

How many rainy days does Phuket get in a year?
About 234 days bring measurable precipitation, totalling 76.5 inches (1942 mm). That works out at roughly 8.3 mm on an average wet day.
When is Phuket at its coldest?
November, with highs of 84°F (29°C) and lows near 76°F (25°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 69°F (20°C).
When does it rain most in Phuket?
October, at 10.5 inches (266 mm) over about 28 days. February is the driest month, at 1.3 inches (34 mm).
What is the best time to visit Phuket?
The best time to visit Phuket is generally January to March and September to November, when humidity and rainfall are at their lowest, which is what actually varies here. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 86°F (30°C), with rain on about 18 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in January.
What is the hottest month in Phuket?
April, averaging 89°F (32°C) by day and 78°F (26°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 99°F (37°C).
Is there snow in Phuket?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Phuket shows no regular measurable snowfall.