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Weather in January in Phuket Province

Planning a getaway to Phuket Province this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Phuket Province in January?

Phuket Province is a region in Thailand. January in Phuket Province generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Patong Beach. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ban Bang Khu with an average of 54 mm to moderate rainfall in Ko Racha Yai with 62 mm.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 235 hours of sunshine in Patong Beach. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For specific regional insights in Phuket Province for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Phuket Province climate page.

Where to go in Phuket Province in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Phuket Province on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Phuket Province?

Patong Beach

In January Patong Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Patong Beach
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29°C 
26°C 
200 hours 
106 mm 
9 days 
30°C 
26°C 
235 hours 
57 mm 
5 days 
30°C 
26°C 
220 hours 
32 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Patong Beach

Phuket Town

In January Phuket Town generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Phuket Town
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29°C 
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200 hours 
104 mm 
9 days 
30°C 
26°C 
235 hours 
55 mm 
5 days 
30°C 
26°C 
220 hours 
30 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Phuket Town

Rawai Beach

In January Rawai Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Rawai Beach
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29°C 
26°C 
200 hours 
120 mm 
9 days 
30°C 
26°C 
235 hours 
58 mm 
5 days 
30°C 
26°C 
220 hours 
32 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Rawai Beach

Karon Beach

In January Karon Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Karon Beach
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29°C 
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200 hours 
112 mm 
9 days 
30°C 
26°C 
235 hours 
57 mm 
5 days 
30°C 
26°C 
220 hours 
32 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Karon Beach

Kata Beach

In January Kata Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Kata Beach
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29°C 
26°C 
200 hours 
115 mm 
9 days 
30°C 
26°C 
235 hours 
58 mm 
5 days 
30°C 
26°C 
220 hours 
32 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Kata Beach

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Phuket Province, in Thailand.

Is January the best time to visit Phuket Province?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Phuket Province. Typically, the climate in Patong Beach is pleasant. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide pleasant weather in Patong Beach. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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