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Phuket in August
The weather in August
In August, Phuket averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 26° — hot weather by day. Expect around 300 mm of precipitation spread over about 28 wet days, with average cloud cover near 63%.
Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 30°, comfortably warm for swimming.
August scores 40/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th of the twelve months for Phuket. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:20 and sets at 18:43 local time, giving 12 h 23 min of daylight. Days shorten by 11 minutes over the month.
Why 40/100?
How the score for August is builtBeach score this month: 53/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Phuket this month
Ban Ko Sire
Ban Talat Yai
Thailand's best in August
Phuket in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Phuket?
August scores 40/100 for Phuket, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 28°C with 28 wet days.
How warm is Phuket in August?
Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 26°C in August.
Does it rain a lot in Phuket in August?
Phuket receives about 300 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 28 days.
Can you swim in Phuket in August?
The sea averages 30°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.