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Phuket Town Climate by Month

Phuket Town maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Phuket Town experiences a constant climate year-round. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in April to a comfortable 29°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 26°C in January.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Phuket Town has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2220 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in Phuket Town, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 310 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 22 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 30 mm over 3 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Phuket Town, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.8 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. September sees a soft sun for only 3.3 hours per average day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Phuket, Thailand (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Phuket, Thailand (25 KM, 15 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Phuket Town in Thailand

Phuket Town has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 30°C.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Phuket Town?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Phuket Town?
    The coolest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Phuket Town?
    October tops the wettest month list with 310 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Phuket Town?
    February is the driest month with 30 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Phuket Town?
    January is the sunniest month with an average of 235 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Phuket Town

    Sun   Dec 15
    31°C | 25°C
    E 18 km/h
    11 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    30°C | 25°C
    E 11 km/h
    1.4 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    32°C | 25°C
    NE 7 km/h
    3.3 mm
    partly cloudy and thunder

    partly cloudy and thunder