When to go · Phuket
Phuket in January
Great month. Inside Phuket's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, calm seas).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 32°C90°F / 23°C73°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- High
- Thailand overall
- Prices
- High
- Thailand overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Phuket
Inside Phuket's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, calm seas).
Weather in January
- PhuketHighs around 32 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 90 °F, lows around 73 °F, rain on about 8 days
- Andaman coast, Thailand · Phuket, Krabi, Koh Lanta, Khao Lakbest weather
Southwest monsoon May–Oct: rough seas, red-flag beaches, and the Similan and Surin parks closed.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Thailand overall
- High
- Prices · Thailand overall
- High
Thailand overall: Cool and dry nearly everywhere: the easiest month; book islands and Chiang Mai early.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen