, which lasts from May to October, and a dry season from December to March.
In April, before the monsoon, there is a certain increase in showers. In November, there can still be abundant rainfall, especially in the first part, either for any delay in the retreat of the monsoon, or because of a tropical cyclone (see below). However, there may be some showers also in the dry season, especially in December, when occasionally, some of them can be particularly intense.
and is located near the west coast of peninsular Thailand, at nearly 8 degrees north latitude. There are, in addition to the eponymous capital, towns like Patong, Karon, Rawai, and Mai Khao. The most famous beaches are Patong Beach, Karon Beach, Kata Beach, Kata Noi Beach, Nai Han Beach, Kamala Beach, Surin Beach, and Bang Tao Beach.
is high throughout the year, in fact, average highs never drop below 31 °C (88 °F). However, from December to March, relative humidity is slightly lower. Whatever the season, particularly hot days are always possible, with peaks around 36/37 °C (97/99 °F), while nights can be a bit cool, below 20 °C (68 °F), from December to March.
From February to April, before the arrival of the monsoon, there is a slight increase in temperature, in fact, March and April are usually the hottest months of the year.
fall; on the coast on the Andaman Sea, where Phuket is located, the rains brought by the southwest monsoon are more abundant than on the other coast of peninsular Thailand, that of the Gulf of Siam, since the south-western winds hit it directly. However, the rainy period has two peaks, in the first part (May) and in the last (September-October). During some years, however, there may be torrential rains even in July and August.
in Phuket is good in the driest period, from late December to March, while during the rainy season, the sun shines often enough, but it alternates with some cloudiness, which can sometimes lead to rain showers.
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can be formed nearby, but then, they will head towards the Bay of Bengal, and this happens preferably between April and December, with two peaks at the beginning and at the end of the period (April-June and October-December).
can arrive from the east, but they generally pass more to the north, from the South China Sea to mainland Thailand; however, from time to time, they can also move to these latitudes, which has happened in the last few decades from mid-October to about December 20.
in Phuket is warm enough to swim in all year round. It should be said that in summer, the sea can be rough due to the monsoon, and there may be dangerous currents.
to go to Phuket for a beach holiday is the dry season, from late December to March. However, surfers prefer the period from June to September, when waves are higher in the beaches exposed to the west, like Pansea Beach, Karon Beach, and Kata Beach.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.7 °C, with a minimum of
22.7 °C and a maximum of
32.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
35 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
February is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.4 °C, with a minimum of
22.9 °C and a maximum of
33.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
40 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.2 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
March is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.9 °C, with a minimum of
23.5 °C and a maximum of
34.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
75 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
April, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
29 °C, with a minimum of
24.1 °C and a maximum of
34 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
125 mm, distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
30 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
May is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.6 °C, with a minimum of
24.3 °C and a maximum of
32.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
295 mm, distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
30.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
June is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.2 °C, with a minimum of
24.2 °C and a maximum of
32.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
265 mm, distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 40% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.1 °C, with a minimum of
24.3 °C and a maximum of
31.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
215 mm, distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28 °C, with a minimum of
24.3 °C and a maximum of
31.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
245 mm, distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
September is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.6 °C, with a minimum of
23.8 °C and a maximum of
31.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
325 mm, distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
11.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
October is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.5 °C, with a minimum of
23.5 °C and a maximum of
31.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
22 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
315 mm, distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 39% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
November is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.6 °C, with a minimum of
23.3 °C and a maximum of
32 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
195 mm, distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
7.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
December, the least warm month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
27.4 °C, with a minimum of
22.9 °C and a maximum of
31.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
80 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
8.8 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.