Phuket Town Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum 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 average lows reaching 26°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Phuket Town Precipitation page.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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Phuket Town.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 82%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 70%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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Phuket Town has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 30°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
April has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 310 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 30 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 235 hours of sunshine.
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