Climate · Asia
Phuket climate, year-round
Thailand · Tropical monsoon · Updated May 2026
Best months
Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr
Best for: Tropical-beach nomads who plan around the May–October monsoon.
Year at a glance
Cells coloured by typical daytime average temperature. ★ = best months for nomads.
Jan
27°C
75%
1mm
Feb
28°C
73%
1mm
Mar
28°C
75%
2mm
Apr
29°C
77%
4mm
May
28°C
82%
8mm
Jun
28°C
82%
9mm
Jul
28°C
82%
9mm
Aug
28°C
82%
9mm
Sep
27°C
85%
12mm
Oct
27°C
85%
10mm
Nov
27°C
82%
6mm
Dec
27°C
78%
3mm
Summer peak
29°C
April · 77% humidity
Winter low
27°C
January · 75% humidity
Climate type
Tropical monsoon
Humid summers, Humid winters
Field notes
Hot humid year-round (27-29°C). Dry season (November–April) is the headline window. Monsoon season (May–October) brings daily afternoon rain, big surf on the west coast, and quieter prices.
Cost of living in Phuket: ~$1,480/mo
Mid-tier monthly across rent, food, transport, utilities, and coworking.
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Editorial estimates aggregated from public climatological summaries — typical monthly averages, not forecasts. Treat as order-of-magnitude. Microclimate, altitude, and recent extreme weather can swing these values significantly.