Island in Thailand

Phuket Map

Interactive map of Phuket with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☁️ 87°F now🕔 9:49 PM local📅 Best: January and February

Summary

Phuket is an island in Thailand. Phuket is an island known for Andaman beaches and Phi Phi day trips.

Right now it is 87°F (31°C) in Phuket with overcast. It feels like 95°F. Today runs from 80°F to 91°F. Chance of precipitation is 59%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Phuket is January and February. The climate is tropical. May, June and September tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 92°F, while October is the coldest with lows near 76°F.

The closest major airport is Phuket International Airport (HKT), about 17 mi away. Nearby highlights include Maya Bay, Railay Beach, Khao Sok National Park and Langkawi.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 91°F is 4.5°F above the 86°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Phuket today at 8.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Phuket

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 7°52′49.4″N 98°23′32.3″E (7.8804, 98.3923)

Quick facts about Phuket

TypeIsland
CountryThailand
ContinentAsia
Coordinates7°52′49.4″N 98°23′32.3″E (7.8804, 98.3923)
Known forAndaman beaches and Phi Phi day trips
Local time9:49 PM (UTC+07:00)
Best monthsJanuary and February
ClimateTropical

Neighboring islands in Thailand

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Getting to Phuket

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By road, from nearby cities
  • Phuket · 0 mi · roughly 0 min driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Phuket

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Phuket International AirportHKT17 miPhuket

Things to do in Phuket

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Phuket.

Explore Phuket

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Phuket?

Phuket is an island in Thailand. Its coordinates are 7.8804, 98.3923. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Phuket right now?

It is currently 87°F (31°C) with overcast. Humidity is 64% and wind is 5 mph.

When is the best time to visit Phuket?

January and February offer the most comfortable conditions in Phuket, which has a tropical climate. May, June and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Phuket in?

Phuket observes Asia/Bangkok (UTC+07:00). The local time is 9:49 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Phuket?

The closest airports are Phuket International Airport (HKT), 17 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Phuket?

Popular options include Maya Bay, Railay Beach, Khao Sok National Park, Langkawi and Koh Samui.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 9:49 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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