Phuket is at its best from December to March.
It is busiest and priciest in December to February.
Expect the most rain in May to October.
Here is every month at a glance, the dates to plan around, and flights from five Indian cities.
Phuket month by month
Average highs and lows, rain, the season and what's on, for the next twelve months.
| Month | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 29° / 25°very wet, 295 mm | Off-season | China Golden WeekDussehra |
| November 2026 | 29° / 25°wet, 219 mm | Shoulder | DiwaliLoy Krathong |
| December 2026Best weather | 30° / 24°rainy spells, 110 mm | Peak | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027Best weather | 30° / 24°some rain, 73 mm | Peak | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027Best weather | 32° / 25°mostly dry, 41 mm | Peak | Lunar New Year |
| March 2027Best weather | 32° / 26°some rain, 62 mm | Shoulder | HoliGood Friday weekend |
| April 2027 | 32° / 26°rainy spells, 127 mm | Shoulder | SongkranIndian summer holidays |
| May 2027 | 30° / 26°very wet, 250 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| June 2027 | 30° / 26°wet, 219 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | 30° / 26°wet, 194 mm | Off-season | Southwest monsoon: rough seas, red-flag days on west-coast beaches (rip currents are... |
| August 2027 | 29° / 26°wet, 233 mm | Off-season | Southwest monsoon: rough seas, red-flag days on west-coast beaches (rip currents are... |
| September 2027 | 29° / 25°very wet, 300 mm | Off-season | Southwest monsoon: rough seas, red-flag days on west-coast beaches (rip currents are... |
Dates to plan around
Festivals, holidays and closures in Phuket, and the Indian holiday rushes that raise fares.
- 1–7 OctChina Golden WeekChina's National Day holiday: mainland travellers pack Hong Kong, Macau and the big Asian hotspots, and hotel prices rise.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 24 NovLoy KrathongCandlelit floats on rivers and canals, and the Yi Peng lantern nights in Chiang Mai around the full moon.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 6 FebLunar New YearDragon dances and street food in Thailand's Chinatowns, biggest in Bangkok's Yaowarat.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 13–15 AprSongkranThai New Year: a nationwide water fight. Great fun, but hotels fill up and many Thais travel home.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.
Flights to Phuket from India
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen from each city in the last two weeks. Open a route to price every month live.
Good to know
When is the best time to visit Phuket?
The best weather in Phuket is from December to March. Dry season: calm, clear Andaman Sea, ideal for beaches and island trips. The Similan Islands are open from mid-October to mid-May. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is December to February. The quietest months are May to October.
When is the rainy season in Phuket?
The wettest months are May to October. Southwest monsoon: rough seas, red-flag days on west-coast beaches (rip currents are dangerous) and some boat trips cancelled. Hotels are much cheaper.
When is Phuket most crowded?
Peak season is December to February, when stays cost the most and the sights are busiest.
What is the cheapest way to fly to Phuket from India?
Of the Indian cities we track, Mumbai has the lowest fare right now: ₹12,220 (one-way) for Mon 14 Dec.
How hot does Phuket get?
The hottest month is March, with average highs of 32°C; the coolest nights come in January, around 24°C.