Phuket, Thailand
Phuket
Phuket is a town in Thailand, close to the sea. It has a population of about 77,610 (2014). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population77,610
Local time21:26
7.89° N, 98.40° EElevation 28 mUTC+7 · Indochina Time
October: high / low28° / 26°
Rain this month333mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Phuket at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:14 · 18:0911 h 55 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:53Next holiday23 OctoberHM King Chulalongkorn Memorial DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month29°C
Average high in April
Coolest month26°C
Average low in October
Wettest monthOctober
333 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
26 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
May
Monuments nearby3+
within 8.4 km
How Phuket has grown
People living in the built-up area (124 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+640%63k in 1975 → 463k in 2025Weather in Phuket
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 79%
Today22 Oct30°29°0.5 mm
Fri23 Oct29°27°10.8 mm
Sat24 Oct29°26°11.2 mm
Sun25 Oct28°26°11.8 mm
Mon26 Oct27°26°37.3 mm
Tue27 Oct27°26°17.1 mm
Wed28 Oct28°27°17 mm
Thu29 Oct28°27°6.8 mm
Fri30 Oct28°26°7.8 mm
Sat31 Oct28°27°6.9 mm
When to go to Phuket
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 65 | 69 | 56 | 44 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 49 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° |
| Rain (mm) | 33 | 26 | 83 | 151 | 272 | 231 | 263 | 300 | 372 | 333 | 199 | 74 |
| Wet days | 9 | 7 | 11 | 21 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 19 |
| Sea | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
What's on in Phuket
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Public holidays
23OctHM King Chulalongkorn Memorial DayNational
Fri5DecHM King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great's Birthday · National Day · National Father's DayNational
Sat7DecHM King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great's Birthday (in lieu) · National Day (in lieu) · National Father's Day (in lieu)National
Mon10DecConstitution DayNational
ThuMonuments and museums in Phuket
Outdoors around Phuket
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Viewpoints23Zoos19Surf spots6Theme parks6Camp sites5Aquariums3Golf courses3Climbing1Mountain huts1Hot springs & thermal baths1
Phuket FantaSeaTheme parks
0.4 kmCarnival MagicTheme parks
0.5 kmKhao Rang ViewpointViewpoints
0.6 kmKhao To Sae view pointViewpoints
0.7 kmRED MOUNTAIN GOLF CLUBGolf courses
0.7 kmJoe houseMountain huts
0.9 kmDive site
7.1 kmAqualung service centreDive site
9.5 kmDive supplyDive site
10 kmAll 4 DiveDive site
10 kmNature around Phuket
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Thailand seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Phuket
Earthquakes around Phuket
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Tropical storms · Phuket
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 1 · 1 km
Permian · 1
Universities and research institutes
Phuket Rajabhat UniversityUniversity or college
Towns and villages around Phuket
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Ban Talat Yai0.7 kmBan Ku Ku1.3 kmWichit1.4 kmBan Talat Nua1.5 kmBan Lo Long1.8 kmBan Sam Kong1.9 kmBan Bang Chi Lao2.1 kmBan Ku Ku2.2 kmBan Ratsada2.2 kmBan Phlu Yai2.9 kmBan Ko Sire3.1 kmBan Tha Khreng3.1 kmBan Laem Tukkae3.2 kmBan Laem Chan3.4 kmBan Na Bon Tai3.5 kmBan Ket Ho3.6 kmBan Lak Kongsi3.7 kmBan Laem Hin3.8 kmBan Lo Ti Pa (1)4 kmBan Ra-Ngeng4.1 kmBan Thung Kha4.1 kmBan Kwang Tung4.3 kmBan Na Kha4.4 kmMueang Phuket4.8 kmBan Ko Kaeo5.1 kmBan Bo Rae5.1 kmBan Sapam5.2 kmBan Na Yai5.6 kmBan Ao Makham5.8 kmBan Bang Niao5.9 kmBan Tin Khao5.9 kmBan Ko Maphrao6 kmBan Kao Noi6.3 kmBan Pa Lai6.7 kmBan Bon Suan7 kmKoh Kaew7.1 kmBan Na Kok7.1 kmBan Bang Khu7.5 kmBan Khok Tanot7.6 kmCape Panwa8.1 kmBan Ao Makham8.2 kmBan Chalong8.3 kmKhao Khad Beach8.5 kmBan Wat Mai8.6 kmBan Laem Phan Wa8.6 kmBan Khok Sai9.1 kmBan Yot Sane9.5 kmBan Klang9.6 kmBan Khok Tanot9.6 kmBan Ko Lon11 kmBan Bang Khonthi11 kmBan Karon12 kmBan Bang La12 kmBan Khok Chang12 kmBan Rawai12 kmKaron Beach12 kmBan Kata13 kmKata13 kmBan Sai Yuan14 kmBan Nai Han14 kmRawai15 km
Phuket from above
Around Phuket26 places to see, do and reach nearby
Nam Tok KathuNature9.1 kmTon Ao Yon WaterfallNature7.6 kmSirinat National ParkNature25 kmNam Tok Bang PaeNature17 kmPatongNature11 kmKo SireNature3.3 kmKo Maphrao, PhuketNature6.1 kmKo LonNature12 kmKhao Mai Thao Sip SongMountain9.1 kmDive siteDive site7.1 kmAqualung service centreDive site9.5 kmDive supplyDive site10 kmWat Mongkhon NimitMonument1.1 kmPhuket Thai Hua MuseumMonument1.4 kmWat ChalongMonument8.3 kmPeranakannitat MuseumMuseum1.1 kmThalang National MuseumMuseum11 kmPhuket Seashell MuseumMuseum14 kmPhuket · ferry portFerry port2.7 kmPhuket · ferry portFerry port5.3 kmKathuPlace7.8 kmBan Ko SirePlace3.1 kmBan Talat YaiPlace0.7 kmWichitPlace1.4 kmBan RatsadaPlace2.2 kmBan Talat NuaPlace1.5 km
Getting to Phuket
Phuket International AirportHKT
26 kmKrabi International AirportKBV
69 kmTrang AirportTST
141 kmท่าเรือ รัษฏาท่าเรือนพรัตน์ธารา
2.7 kmท่าเรือแหลมหินFerry port
5.3 kmPlaces near Phuket
Places with a climate like Phuket
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Phuket?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Phuket.
What is the hottest month in Phuket?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Phuket?
October is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the rainiest month in Phuket?
October is the wettest month with about 333 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Phuket?
The sea is warmest in May at about 30°C and coolest in January at about 28°C.