More Information on Phuket Thailand
The
Weather:
There are only 2 seasons for weather in Phuket as it is located in the tropics and close to the equator. The seasons are known as Wet and Dry. Dry Season starts around December and lasts until the end of April. The Wet Season Starts around May and can last until the end of October.
Daily temperatures here don't change much, only a few degrees Celsius on average can be noticed between the 2 seasons and the main difference that can be noticed is that it is more humid in certain months. The average temperature is 23c at night to 33c during the day with December being the coolest month and April being the hottest.
The sea temperature in Phuket is constantly very warm and just like the weather, it doesn't change much. The average water temperature is around 28c to 29c.The water might seem very warm when you first get in, but after being in the water for a while you will feel quiet refreshed, especially if there is a light breeze. Weather in Phuket.
There are only 2 seasons for weather in Phuket as it is located in the tropics and close to the equator. The seasons are known as Wet and Dry. Dry Season starts around December and lasts until the end of April. The Wet Season Starts around May and can last until the end of October.
Daily temperatures here don't change much, only a few degrees Celsius on average can be noticed between the 2 seasons and the main difference that can be noticed is that it is more humid in certain months. The average temperature is 23c at night to 33c during the day with December being the coolest month and April being the hottest.
The sea temperature in Phuket is constantly very warm and just like the weather, it doesn't change much. The average water temperature is around 28c to 29c.The water might seem very warm when you first get in, but after being in the water for a while you will feel quiet refreshed, especially if there is a light breeze. Weather in Phuket.
The Kata View Point on a slightly overcast day. An amazing view and a must see when visiting Phuket.
The
Seasons:
There are 3 seasons in Phuket when it comes to tourism, there is Low Season, High Season, then Peak Season. Low season usually starts from the beginning of May and goes till the end of October.
High Season starts from around November till the 14th of Dec, then Peak Season begins from around the 15th of December till the 14th of January, then its back to High Season from around the 15th of January.
If you want to save lots of money and don't like the crowds, then Low Season is the perfect time to visit and the only down side is - it rains more in the Low season especially in September - October, but when it does rain, it's usually not for too long.
In High Season, expect to pay double for accommodation than what you would in the Low Season and you will see a lot more people around everywhere including the hotels and all the attractions.
When Peak Season starts, its winter time in Europe and holiday time, so you will see many people from this area of the world in Phuket. Most hotels are full at this time and some hotels and resorts charge double the High Season Rates.
There is more to do in Peak Season than any other time, as there are more tours operating and more activities to cater for the increase in tourist numbers, but like everything else at this time of the year, expect to pay more. More information on - Phuket Seasons.
What is the best time of Year to Visit Phuket?
The best time of year to holiday in Phuket all depends on your budget and what you are into. Some prefer to holiday in the Peak Season when the crowds are there and everything is happening and some like to get away from it all and relax in peace. Some holiday makers have no choice but to visit in the Peak Season as they can’t get time off from work at any other time.
If you are looking to travel on a budget, then the Low Season is the time to visit as the price of a hotel booking is much lower than in the High and Peak Seasons.
The hotel prices aren’t the only things that are cheap at this time of year, airfares will be cheaper and food prices and tours come down in price too.
Visitors to Phuket are also way down and if you were to visit Patong Beach in the Low Season, you would have plenty more room to spread around. The other more quiet areas of Phuket are very un-crowded in the Low Season and some love this time of year as they can relax and unwind in peace.
A crowded Patong Beach in the Peak Season.
A deserted Patong Beach in the Low Season.
Phuket Airport:
Phuket has an international airport which is located in the north of the island and it is the second busiest airport in Thailand. It takes around 45 minutes to get a taxi to Patong from the airport and slightly longer to places like Karon. Many of the flights to and from Phuket Airport are from Bangkok, which is the busiest airport in Thailand. There are also direct flights from Europe, Australia and other places in Asia.
Food and Eating Out:
There are many places to eat out in Phuket, from restaurants to cafes to mobile food vendors and there is many different kinds of food here, such as - Thai food, seafood, Italian, German, Turkish, Indian, Mexican, English, Irish and your usual fast food outlets. The cheapest places to eat are where the Thai people eat and these places are only a fraction of the price of what you would normally pay.
Beautiful pineapple rice, which is baked in a cut out pineapple.
Lobster is served up at seafood restaurants and is very cheap if compared to most countries.
Chicken sticks. These are from PS Hotel Restaurant and are some of the best in town.
Cape Promthep:
Every afternoon you will see thousands of people turn up at Cape Promthep, which is located on the southern tip of Phuket. From around 4pm, onwards until dark, many tour bus loads of tourists and Thai people arrive to see the sun set. A magnificent site and a must see when visiting Phuket.
Most of the people who visit the Cape are from other place in Thailand and they just seem to turn up in buses, just in time to witness the sun set. There is something about the sun setting here at the Cape that attracts both Thai and other Asian people and it has something to do with their religious beliefs.
Click here for more info on - Cape Promthep.
There are 3 seasons in Phuket when it comes to tourism, there is Low Season, High Season, then Peak Season. Low season usually starts from the beginning of May and goes till the end of October.
High Season starts from around November till the 14th of Dec, then Peak Season begins from around the 15th of December till the 14th of January, then its back to High Season from around the 15th of January.
If you want to save lots of money and don't like the crowds, then Low Season is the perfect time to visit and the only down side is - it rains more in the Low season especially in September - October, but when it does rain, it's usually not for too long.
In High Season, expect to pay double for accommodation than what you would in the Low Season and you will see a lot more people around everywhere including the hotels and all the attractions.
When Peak Season starts, its winter time in Europe and holiday time, so you will see many people from this area of the world in Phuket. Most hotels are full at this time and some hotels and resorts charge double the High Season Rates.
There is more to do in Peak Season than any other time, as there are more tours operating and more activities to cater for the increase in tourist numbers, but like everything else at this time of the year, expect to pay more. More information on - Phuket Seasons.
What is the best time of Year to Visit Phuket?
The best time of year to holiday in Phuket all depends on your budget and what you are into. Some prefer to holiday in the Peak Season when the crowds are there and everything is happening and some like to get away from it all and relax in peace. Some holiday makers have no choice but to visit in the Peak Season as they can’t get time off from work at any other time.
If you are looking to travel on a budget, then the Low Season is the time to visit as the price of a hotel booking is much lower than in the High and Peak Seasons.
The hotel prices aren’t the only things that are cheap at this time of year, airfares will be cheaper and food prices and tours come down in price too.
Visitors to Phuket are also way down and if you were to visit Patong Beach in the Low Season, you would have plenty more room to spread around. The other more quiet areas of Phuket are very un-crowded in the Low Season and some love this time of year as they can relax and unwind in peace.
A crowded Patong Beach in the Peak Season.
A deserted Patong Beach in the Low Season.
Phuket Airport:
Phuket has an international airport which is located in the north of the island and it is the second busiest airport in Thailand. It takes around 45 minutes to get a taxi to Patong from the airport and slightly longer to places like Karon. Many of the flights to and from Phuket Airport are from Bangkok, which is the busiest airport in Thailand. There are also direct flights from Europe, Australia and other places in Asia.
Food and Eating Out:
There are many places to eat out in Phuket, from restaurants to cafes to mobile food vendors and there is many different kinds of food here, such as - Thai food, seafood, Italian, German, Turkish, Indian, Mexican, English, Irish and your usual fast food outlets. The cheapest places to eat are where the Thai people eat and these places are only a fraction of the price of what you would normally pay.
Beautiful pineapple rice, which is baked in a cut out pineapple.
Lobster is served up at seafood restaurants and is very cheap if compared to most countries.
Chicken sticks. These are from PS Hotel Restaurant and are some of the best in town.
Cape Promthep:
Every afternoon you will see thousands of people turn up at Cape Promthep, which is located on the southern tip of Phuket. From around 4pm, onwards until dark, many tour bus loads of tourists and Thai people arrive to see the sun set. A magnificent site and a must see when visiting Phuket.
Most of the people who visit the Cape are from other place in Thailand and they just seem to turn up in buses, just in time to witness the sun set. There is something about the sun setting here at the Cape that attracts both Thai and other Asian people and it has something to do with their religious beliefs.
Click here for more info on - Cape Promthep.