- Phuket climate
- Phuket in winter
- Spring on the island
- Rain season
The paradise island of Phuket has long been known to our tourists. It is chosen for their vacation by both those who go to Thailand for the first time and those who have been there more than once. It is customary to return to Phuket in order to discover new sights every time: luxurious beaches, clubs with incendiary music, water parks, amazingly beautiful banana groves and pine forests, exotic fruit markets, authentic villages, Asian ports, etc.
Most tourists choose Phuket high season for their trip. When is the best time to relax on this island, each tourist decides for himself. Tour operators and seasoned travelers recommend not to give up a trip to Phuket during the rainy season.
Phuket climate
Phuket is suitable for holidays all year round, regardless of the season. There are three of them here:
- high season, which starts in November and lasts until early March. At this time, Phuket hotels are overcrowded, the most famous beaches are packed, and local restaurants are not crowded;
- off-season, that is, March and April, when there are many tourists on the island who are tired of European frosts and come to soak up the tropical sun. Accommodation prices are falling at this time;
- monsoon season. From May to October, the rainy period begins in Phuket. Especially a lot of precipitation falls in September. This is the quietest and quietest period on the island. Noisy and crowded only on the eastern beaches, which are suitable for boarding. Tourists who come to Phuket at this time rejoice at low prices in hotels and local cafes.
Phuket in winter
December is a great time to relax in Phuket. During this period, bright holidays and carnivals are held here. On December 5th, the birthday of the Thai king is celebrated magnificently throughout Thailand. Around the same time, a regatta is taking place in Phuket, in which dozens of luxury yachts are participating. An unforgettable sight! On the opposite coast of the island, on the famous Patong Beach, the beginning of the high season is celebrated with noise, inviting all guests to take part in a colorful carnival. This is followed by Catholic Christmas and New Year, which is celebrated to please tourists from Europe and America.
Seasonal sales start in Phuket in January. Therefore, this month is suitable not only for lovers of excursions and beach holidays, but also for fashionistas seeking to renew their wardrobe at discounted prices.
In February, when Phuket's dry season ends, there are fewer tourists on the island. The weather is still good: there are many sunny days, the water near the coast is well warmed up.
Spring on the island
In March, the air temperature in Phuket rises significantly. It rains, but rarely. On the coast of the island, bright marine life appears, which is so interesting to observe during a dive. March in Phuket is the best time for fishing. Experts say that you can even hunt marlin.
In April, there is a relative calm in Phuket. Most of the tourists have already left the island for fear of the rainy season. At this time it is still dry. Some travelers come to the island in April, receiving substantial discounts in hotels.
May is considered the beginning of the monsoon period. At this time surfers come to Phuket. Large waves appear around the middle of the month off the west coast. The beaches in the eastern part of Phuket are still busy with swimmers.
Rain season
The monsoon season in Phuket lasts until November. Rains are rare in June. The waves near the coast are still small. Novice surfers gather on local beaches. In July, beaches are increasingly marked with red flags, which means that swimming is prohibited from entering the water. But suitable conditions are established for surfing. August pleases with coolness. At this time, it is good to go on excursions to the most picturesque places of the island. The price of tropical fruits is significantly reduced. And in local taverns, the cost of lunch will be significantly lower than in the high season.
The present rainy season begins in September. It can rain for several days, which can ruin any vacation. Many beaches are closed for swimming. In October, it still rains, but not so often. In November, the high season begins, prices for accommodation and meals immediately rise.
