AI-generatedPatong, Phuket at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Apr · 30°
- Warmest sea
- May · 30.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,090 h
- Rain a year
- 2,355 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in Patong, Phuket
Patong, Phuket has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while October is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year, Patong, Phuket is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: December – March
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:1418:11
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Patong, Phuket in October?
In October, Patong, Phuket is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 329 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Patong, Phuket.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 58 min06:14 – 18:11
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 88 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+7Asia/Bangkok
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Patong, Phuket
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.2 – 29.3 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Patong, Phuket ranges from 28.5 °C in January to 30.0 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in May, while the air already peaks in April. From April to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 29.2 and 30.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.5° | 28.0° | 29.0° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.7° | 28.3° | 29.2° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.3° | 28.8° | 29.8° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.9° | 29.3° | 30.4° | very warm |
| MayMay | 30.0° | 29.2° | 30.7° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.7° | 29.2° | 30.1° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.4° | 28.9° | 29.8° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.3° | 28.7° | 29.6° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.9° | 28.4° | 29.5° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.7° | 28.2° | 29.3° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.9° | 28.3° | 29.6° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.7° | 28.2° | 29.2° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Patong, Phuket
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.3 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Patong, Phuket, 36 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Patong, Phuket
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Patong, Phuket: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Patong, Phuket has about 29 rainy days with 329 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 85 | 28° | 26° | 28.5° | 6.9 h | 10 | 64 |
| FebruaryFeb | 91 | 29° | 26° | 28.7° | 7.7 h | 7 | 50 |
| MarchMar | 81 | 29° | 27° | 29.3° | 7.5 h | 14 | 109 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 30° | 27° | 29.9° | 6.7 h | 23 | 168 |
| MayMay | 68 | 29° | 27° | 30.0° | 5.5 h | 27 | 259 |
| JuneJun | 67 | 29° | 27° | 29.7° | 5.2 h | 25 | 246 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 29° | 27° | 29.4° | 4.9 h | 25 | 242 |
| AugustAug | 66 | 28° | 26° | 29.3° | 4.9 h | 26 | 246 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 28° | 26° | 28.9° | 4.4 h | 26 | 297 |
| OctoberOct | 64 | 28° | 26° | 28.7° | 4.3 h | 29 | 329 |
| NovemberNov | 66 | 28° | 26° | 28.9° | 4.9 h | 24 | 234 |
| DecemberDec | 76 | 28° | 26° | 28.7° | 6.0 h | 14 | 109 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
7.90° N, 98.30° E · 8 m · Asia/Bangkok
Best time to visit Patong, Phuket
The best time to visit Patong, Phuket is from December to March. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from January to February. Rain is most frequent from March to December; the wettest month is October with 329 mm.
Patong, Phuket through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Patong, Phuket in the dry season
Jan – Feb
Excellent
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Patong, Phuket in the rainy season
Mar – Dec
Good
- 28–30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 231 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Patong, Phuket for you.
Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Jan – Feb
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Dec
12 or more rainy days
Patong, Phuket month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
85January28° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In January, Patong, Phuket is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 64 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Patong, Phuket.
Patong, Phuket in January91February29° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In February, Patong, Phuket is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 50 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Patong, Phuket.
Patong, Phuket in February81March29° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In March, Patong, Phuket is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 109 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Patong, Phuket.
Patong, Phuket in March72April30° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In April, Patong, Phuket is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 168 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Patong, Phuket.
Patong, Phuket in April68May29° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In May, Patong, Phuket is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 259 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Patong, Phuket.
Patong, Phuket in May67June29° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In June, Patong, Phuket is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 246 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Patong, Phuket.
Patong, Phuket in June66July29° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In July, Patong, Phuket is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 242 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Patong, Phuket.
Patong, Phuket in July66August28° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In August, Patong, Phuket is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 246 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Patong, Phuket.
Patong, Phuket in August65September28° · Sea 29° · 4 h
In September, Patong, Phuket is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 297 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Patong, Phuket.
Patong, Phuket in September64October28° · Sea 29° · 4 h
In October, Patong, Phuket is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 329 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Patong, Phuket.
Patong, Phuket in October66November28° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In November, Patong, Phuket is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 234 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Patong, Phuket.
Patong, Phuket in November76December28° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In December, Patong, Phuket is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 109 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Patong, Phuket.
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Patong vs. Ao Nang
In October the holiday weather in Patong and Ao Nang is about equally good (score 64 vs. 64). During the day it is about as warm in Ao Nang as in Patong. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Patong | Ao Nang |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 64 | 64 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 28° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 29 | 28 |
| Best time | Dec – Mar | Jan – Mar |
Through the year
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- Koh Samui28°29°67
- 2Hua Hin29°29°67
- 3Pattaya30°30°67
- 4PatongThis page28°29°64
- 5Ao Nang28°29°64
- 6Khao Lak28°29°64
- 7Chiang Mai29°52
- 8Bangkok31°34
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 25 min
- Distance
- 9,920 km
- Time zone
- UTC+7
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Patong, Phuket
When is the best time to visit Patong, Phuket?
The best time to visit Patong, Phuket is from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Patong, Phuket?
The sea temperature in Patong, Phuket ranges from 28.5 °C in January to 30.0 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Patong, Phuket in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Patong, Phuket?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 27 °C. October is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Patong, Phuket?
Rain is most frequent from March to December; the wettest month is October with 329 mm. The driest month is February with 50 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Patong, Phuket get?
Patong, Phuket gets around 2,090 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.7 hours a day; in October there are 4.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Patong, Phuket in?
Patong, Phuket uses the time zone Asia/Bangkok, at UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Patong, Phuket?
A nonstop flight from London to Patong, Phuket takes about 12 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,920 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
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