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Cheap flights to Phuket
Andaman Sea beaches, and boat trips to the limestone islands of Phang Nga Bay.
- Best weather
- Dec to Feb
- Wet season
- Apr to Nov
- Warmest
- Mar, 34°C
- Airport
- HKT
Best time to visit Phuket
The best time to visit Phuket for the weather is from December to February, when daytime highs average 32 to 34°C (90 to 93°F) and it's mostly dry.
Phuket has a wet season from April to November, when most of the year's rain falls: about 22 rainy days in September, against about 3 rainy days in February. It's usually the quieter time to travel, which can mean cheaper fares, but expect heavy downpours.
The warmest month is March, with highs around 34°C (93°F); the coolest is September, at around 32°C (89°F) by day and 25°C (76°F) at night.
Phuket weather by month
Average daytime highs, overnight lows and rain for each month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Best | 33°C 91°F | 25°C 76°F | 5 rainy days | Dry season, hot |
| February Best | 34°C 92°F | 25°C 77°F | 3 rainy days | Dry season, hot |
| March | 34°C 93°F | 25°C 78°F | 7 rainy days | Dry season, hot |
| April | 34°C 93°F | 26°C 78°F | 12 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| May | 33°C 91°F | 26°C 78°F | 19 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| June | 32°C 90°F | 26°C 78°F | 18 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| July | 32°C 90°F | 25°C 77°F | 20 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| August | 32°C 90°F | 25°C 78°F | 19 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| September | 32°C 89°F | 25°C 76°F | 22 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| October | 32°C 89°F | 25°C 76°F | 23 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| November | 32°C 89°F | 25°C 76°F | 15 rainy days | Wet season, hot |
| December Best | 32°C 89°F | 24°C 76°F | 9 rainy days | Dry season, hot |
Long-term averages from Phuket (Mueang Phuket district), 1981–2010. The weather on your dates will vary.
Flying to Phuket
Farepop finds fares to Phuket International Airport (HKT). These are the closest airports Farepop watches in each region, as the crow flies; with stops, the trip is longer.
| From | Closest airports |
|---|---|
| Australia | Perth 4,800 km · about 6.5 hours non-stop Adelaide 6,400 km · about 8.5 hours non-stop |
| New Zealand | Queenstown 9,100 km · about 12 hours non-stop Auckland 9,400 km · about 12 hours non-stop |
| United States | Seattle 7,900 mi · about 16.5 hours non-stop San Francisco 8,300 mi · about 17.5 hours non-stop |
| Canada | Vancouver 12,500 km · about 16 hours non-stop Calgary 12,700 km · about 16.5 hours non-stop |
| United Kingdom | London 6,100 mi · about 13 hours non-stop Newcastle 6,200 mi · about 13 hours non-stop |
| Europe | Athens 8,100 km · about 10.5 hours non-stop Helsinki 8,300 km · about 11 hours non-stop |
How Farepop finds cheap flights to Phuket
Compared with the usual price
Every fare is compared with what the same route usually costs for the same trip length and dates. Around busy holidays we use quieter neighbouring months, so a peak price never passes for a saving.
At least 25% below
A deal is at least 25% below the usual price for those dates, and a good fare at least 20%. Full-service airlines selling at budget prices, and travel agents undercutting the airline, are labelled as such.
Checked twice, then again
Fares are checked again on their exact dates before you hear about them, and regularly after. Ones that no longer qualify are withdrawn.
You book direct
Farepop doesn't sell tickets. Tap a deal and book with the airline or travel site; always check the final price, baggage and conditions before you pay.
The full rules are in our savings methodology.
Phuket: questions
When is the best time to visit Phuket?
For the weather, from December to February, when daytime highs average around 33°C. These are long-term averages from Phuket (Mueang Phuket district), 1981–2010.
When is the rainy season in Phuket?
Phuket's wet season runs from April to November. September is usually the wettest month, with about 22 rainy days.
Which airport do you fly into for Phuket?
Farepop finds fares to Phuket International Airport (HKT).
How can I find cheap flights to Phuket?
Be flexible with your dates and let the fares come to you. Farepop watches flights from your home airports and alerts you when a trip to Phuket costs at least 25% less than it usually does for those dates, so you can book before the fare goes.
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