AI-generatedPhuket at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Mar
- Warmest month
- Apr · 30°
- Warmest sea
- May · 30.4°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,080 h
- Rain a year
- 2,355 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 28 m
Climate in Phuket
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 2,080 hours of sunshine a year, 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: January – March
Keep in mindFrequent rain
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°
06:1318:11
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:00–06:41 · evening 17:43–18:24
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:52–06:00 · evening 18:24–18:32
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Phuket in October?
In October, Phuket is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. 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 Phuket.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 58 min06:13 – 18:11
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 88 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- 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 Phuket
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.6 – 29.8 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Phuket ranges from 28.4 °C in January to 30.4 °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 December 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 29.7 and 31.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.4° | 27.8° | 28.8° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.8° | 28.3° | 29.2° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.4° | 28.9° | 29.9° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 30.3° | 29.6° | 30.8° | very warm |
| MayMay | 30.4° | 29.7° | 31.0° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 30.0° | 29.6° | 30.5° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.7° | 29.3° | 30.2° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.7° | 29.3° | 30.1° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.4° | 28.9° | 29.8° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.1° | 28.6° | 29.8° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.1° | 28.4° | 29.7° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.7° | 28.2° | 29.3° | warm |
Sunshine hours in 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 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 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 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, Phuket has about 29 rainy days with 329 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Phuket
How breezy and how cloudy Phuket is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Phuket typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 88 % of the sky over Phuket: mostly overcast, with about 4.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Phuket
How often the day gets hot in Phuket (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Phuket has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Phuket
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 26°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (26°), the warmest in April (27°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 365 days a year, mostly all year round.
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° | 28.4° | 6.8 h | 10 | 64 |
| FebruaryFeb | 91 | 29° | 26° | 28.8° | 7.7 h | 7 | 50 |
| MarchMar | 81 | 29° | 27° | 29.4° | 7.4 h | 14 | 109 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 30° | 27° | 30.3° | 6.7 h | 23 | 168 |
| MayMay | 68 | 29° | 27° | 30.4° | 5.5 h | 27 | 259 |
| JuneJun | 67 | 29° | 27° | 30.0° | 5.2 h | 25 | 246 |
| JulyJul | 66 | 28° | 26° | 29.7° | 4.9 h | 25 | 242 |
| AugustAug | 66 | 28° | 26° | 29.7° | 4.9 h | 26 | 246 |
| SeptemberSep | 65 | 28° | 26° | 29.4° | 4.4 h | 26 | 297 |
| OctoberOct | 64 | 28° | 26° | 29.1° | 4.3 h | 29 | 329 |
| NovemberNov | 66 | 28° | 26° | 29.1° | 4.9 h | 24 | 234 |
| DecemberDec | 75 | 28° | 26° | 28.7° | 5.9 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). Sources & licences
7.89° N, 98.40° E · 28 m · Asia/Bangkok
Best time to visit Phuket
The best time to visit Phuket is from January 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.
Phuket through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
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
Phuket in the rainy season
Mar – Dec
Good
- 28–30 °C by day
- Sea 30 °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 Phuket for you.
Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Phuket
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Phuket: score 91 against 64. In February, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. February has 22 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 64 | 91better |
| Day high | 28° | 29° |
| Night low | 26° | 26° |
| Sea | 29.1° | 28.8° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 29 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 329 mm | 50 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
Phuket month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
85January28° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In January, Phuket is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °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 Phuket.
Phuket in January91February29° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In February, Phuket is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °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 Phuket.
Phuket in February81March29° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In March, 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. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 109 mm in total. On about 7 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 Phuket.
Phuket in March72April30° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In April, Phuket is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 30.3 °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 Phuket.
Phuket in April68May29° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In May, Phuket is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 30.4 °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. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Phuket.
Phuket in May67June29° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In June, 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 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 Phuket.
Phuket in June66July28° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In July, Phuket is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °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 242 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Phuket.
Phuket in July66August28° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In August, Phuket is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °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 26 days, totalling 246 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Phuket.
Phuket in August65September28° · Sea 29° · 4 h
In September, Phuket is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. 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 Phuket.
Phuket in September64October28° · Sea 29° · 4 h
In October, Phuket is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. 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 Phuket.
Phuket in October66November28° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In November, Phuket is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. 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 Phuket.
Phuket in November75December28° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In December, 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 Phuket.
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Phuket vs. Patong
In October the holiday weather in Phuket and Patong is about equally good (score 64 vs. 64). During the day it is about as warm in Patong as in Phuket. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Phuket | Patong |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 64 | 64 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 28° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 29 | 29 |
| Best time | Jan – Mar | Jan – Mar |
Through the year
Thailand in October: the best places
In October, Phuket ranks 6 of 12 destinations in this country.
- Hua Hin29°29°67
- 2Pattaya30°30°67
- 3Koh Samui28°29°66
- 4Ko Pha-ngan25°29°66
- 5Koh Tao27°29°66
- 6PhuketThis page28°29°64
- 7Patong28°29°64
- 8Ao Nang28°29°64
Planning a trip to Phuket
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Phuket in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Phuket has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 80) and its weakest during October half-term (score 64).
- 75
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 68
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 66
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 64
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 80
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 30 min
- Distance
- 9,930 km
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Jet lag
- About 6 days (6 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
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 Phuket
When is the best time to visit Phuket?
The best time to visit Phuket is from January to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Phuket?
The sea temperature in Phuket ranges from 28.4 °C in January to 30.4 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Phuket in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in 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 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 Phuket get?
Phuket gets around 2,080 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 Phuket in?
Phuket uses the time zone Asia/Bangkok, at UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Phuket?
A nonstop flight from London to Phuket takes about 12 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,930 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Phuket?
Phuket has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 80) and its weakest during October half-term (score 64). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 75, May half-term 68, Summer holidays 66, October half-term 64, Christmas holidays 80.
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