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The annual monsoon begins earlier
(May) than in northern Thailand but generally ends late
in October. Other than the period from 15 September to
15 October, when the rain falls steadily, most monsoon
days are rain-free except for showers in the afternoon.
 The
best months are November through February when daytime
and nighttime temperatures are low. In the hot season,
afternoon temperatures can rise to 30-34 degrees C (86-93
degrees F) but are tempered by cool breezes and dip to
tolerable levels at night. Temperatures range from a daytime
high of 34 degrees C (93 degrees F) in the hot season
to a nighttime low of 21 degrees C (70 degrees F) in the
cool season. The water temperature never drops below 20
degrees C (68 degrees F).
March to mid-May
24-34 degrees C (80-93 degrees F)
Mid-May to mid-November
23-32 degrees C (74-91 degrees F)
November to February
21-33 degrees C (70-90 degrees F)
So the best time for a visit
here would be during the cool season, but if you don't
mind some rain (short showers during the day) and have
in mind that it might be unsafe to swim (redflag on the
beach), you can easily enjoy this island all year around.
| PHUKET AVG. WEATHER INFO |
JAN |
FEB |
MAR |
APR |
MAY |
JUN |
JUL |
AUG |
SEP |
OCT |
NOV |
DEC |
Daily max
temperature
degrees C |
32 |
33 |
34 |
33 |
32 |
31 |
31 |
31 |
30 |
31 |
32 |
32 |
Nightly min
temperature
degrees C |
21 |
23 |
24 |
26 |
25 |
24 |
24 |
24 |
23 |
24 |
23 |
21 |
Sea temperature
degrees C |
27 |
28 |
28 |
29 |
29 |
29 |
28 |
28 |
28 |
28 |
28 |
27 |
| Sunshine duration
(hours / day) |
9 |
10 |
9 |
8 |
7 |
5 |
6 |
6 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
| Precipitation
in mm |
40 |
25 |
56 |
126 |
320 |
289 |
295 |
276 |
361 |
349 |
183 |
60 |
| Humidity (%
relative) |
58 |
56 |
58 |
65 |
73 |
74 |
75 |
74 |
78 |
76 |
72 |
63 |
| Days with
occasional rain |
5 |
3 |
4 |
9 |
18 |
17 |
19 |
17 |
21 |
19 |
14 |
8 |
| Days with
thunderstorms |
1 |
2 |
4 |
10 |
12 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
6 |
3 |
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