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Phuket in December
The weather in December
In December, Phuket averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 26° — hot weather by day. Expect around 74 mm of precipitation spread over about 19 wet days, with average cloud cover near 43%.
Temperatures are much the same as in November, and January brings little change. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.
December scores 49/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th 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 06:32 and sets at 18:12 local time, giving 11 h 40 min of daylight. Days shorten by 2 minutes over the month.
Why 49/100?
How the score for December is builtBeach score this month: 67/100 (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 December
Phuket in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Phuket?
December scores 49/100 for Phuket, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 28°C with 19 wet days.
How warm is Phuket in December?
Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 26°C in December.
Does it rain a lot in Phuket in December?
Phuket receives about 74 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 19 days.
Can you swim in Phuket in December?
The sea averages 29°C in December, warm enough for most swimmers.