Phuket Weather Forecast
Phuket weather: 84°F, light drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Phuket is a city in Thailand. Phuket is known for Andaman beaches and island tours. It has a population of about 416.000.
Right now it is 84°F (29°C) in Phuket with light drizzle. It feels like 94°F. Today runs from 76°F to 88°F. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Phuket is January and February. The climate is tropical. May, June and October 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 about average for October. The forecast high of 88°F is in line with the 85°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Phuket today at 8.7/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Phuket
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Weather in Phuket right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:16 PM, Oct 23 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Phuket
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 88° / 76° | 90% · 0,6 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 84° / 74° | 88% · 0,6 in | 10 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌧️ Showers | 86° / 75° | 90% · 0,7 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 85° / 75° | 84% · 1,3 in | 6 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 84° / 75° | 69% · 0,6 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌧️ Showers | 82° / 75° | 71% · 1,1 in | 8 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌧️ Showers | 83° / 76° | 72% · 1,2 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 84° / 75° | 82% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 85° / 76° | 70% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 84° / 74° | 80% · 0,5 in | 4 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 86° / 77° | 87% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 76° | 82% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 84° / 75° | 85% · 0,3 in | 3 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 84° / 76° | 78% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light showers | 85° / 74° | 82% · 0,7 in | 4 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light showers | 89° / 75° | 65% · 0,7 in | 5 mph | 8 |
Climate in Phuket month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 89° | 76° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 91° | 77° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 92° | 78° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 92° | 78° | 4,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 89° | 78° | 10,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 87° | 78° | 9,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 87° | 78° | 5,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 87° | 78° | 6,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 85° | 77° | 8,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 85° | 76° | 11,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 85° | 76° | 10,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 86° | 76° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Phuket
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Air quality and pollen in Phuket
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Phuket
Go in January and February. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: May, June and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by airport in Phuket
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Weather by beach in Phuket
1 beaches mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Phuket?
Phuket is a city 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 84°F (29°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 81% and wind is 6 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 October 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 4:16 PM.
How many people live in Phuket?
Phuket has a population of approximately 416.000.
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.
What places are in Phuket?
Phuket covers 2 places in this atlas, including Phuket International Airport and Maya Bay.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 October 23, 2026 at 4:16 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
