The summer season is from March to May. Summer in Phuket can be hot and humid. One can enjoy water activities in the months of March and April but the activities may be restricted in May due to the commencement of the rainy season. While Phuket in April can be hot, Songkran, Thailand’s water festival, is celebrated with a lot of fervor and is the biggest event of the year. It is a three-day festival during which everyone enjoys with their friends and family. Other activities that one can enjoy during Phuket travel in summer are swimming, boating, shopping, and sightseeing.

Phuket monsoon season starts from May and lasts till October. Due to high humidity and unpredictable Phuket rainfall, one may not be able to indulge in outdoor activities. Instead, indoor activities like spa, shopping, and clubbing can be taken up. The hotel rates and flight fares are cheaper during this time of the year. Phuket weather in June is rainy, and during this time, one can enjoy many other indoor activities like visiting the malls, aquarium, museums, and getting body massage or spa treatments.

To make the trip budget-friendly, the best month to visit Phuket is the beginning of November. The end of February or March are also great times to go for a pocket-friendly holiday. So, the beginning and the end of the peak tourist season when the ideal weather still persists and the rates of the hotels become cheaper by 40% to 50%. The fares of the flights during this time are also reasonable.

Phuket winters are experienced from November to February, which is dry months and brings the best season to visit Phuket. This is the best time to travel to Phuket as one can enjoy all the activities to the fullest during this time of the year. Weather in December is the coldest, while the weather in February is the driest but pleasant. Being the peak tourist season, the hotel and flight fares are quite high, but they are worth it. Phuket winter is cold, making it the best season to enjoy or relax with friends and family.