Monthly climate guide
Phuket weather in January
With highs near 28°C (83°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F), January feels hot in Phuket. Rainfall averages about 115 mm (wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Only 2 months are cooler in Phuket than January.
- Humidity near 82% makes 28°C feel stickier than it sounds.
- It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Phuket.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 2°C).
Avg high
28°C
83°F
Avg low
26°C
79°F
Rainfall
115 mm
wet
Humidity
82%
relative
Sky
63%
cloud · often cloudy
Phuket weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C / 83°F | 26°C / 79°F | 115 mm | 82% | 63% |
| February | 29°C / 84°F | 26°C / 79°F | 33 mm | 78% | 47% |
| March | 30°C / 86°F | 27°C / 81°F | 103 mm | 77% | 54% |
| April | 30°C / 86°F | 28°C / 82°F | 156 mm | 79% | 80% |
| May | 29°C / 85°F | 28°C / 82°F | 285 mm | 82% | 91% |
| June | 29°C / 84°F | 28°C / 82°F | 286 mm | 83% | 88% |
| July | 29°C / 83°F | 28°C / 82°F | 280 mm | 82% | 89% |
| August | 28°C / 83°F | 27°C / 81°F | 343 mm | 83% | 88% |
| September | 28°C / 83°F | 27°C / 80°F | 363 mm | 84% | 91% |
| October | 28°C / 83°F | 27°C / 80°F | 328 mm | 84% | 88% |
| November | 28°C / 83°F | 27°C / 80°F | 258 mm | 84% | 85% |
| December | 28°C / 83°F | 26°C / 79°F | 178 mm | 83% | 75% |
What to pack for January
- Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
- A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
- A refillable water bottle
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
- Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Is January a good time to visit Phuket?
Our Phuket guide recommends: November to April, the dry season — the rainy season from May to October can bring rough seas and reduced boat trips.
If visiting outside the dry season, check sea conditions before booking island-hopping boat trips — some routes reduce or pause in rough weather.
Best time to visit Phuket →Other Thailand cities in January
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Phuket in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Phuket?
Yes. January is one of the best months for Phuket, with highs around 28°C and about 115 mm of rain.
How warm is Phuket in January?
Average highs are about 28°C (83°F) and average lows about 26°C (79°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Phuket in January?
Phuket typically gets around 115 mm of rain in January — wet.
When is the best time to visit Phuket?
November to April, the dry season — the rainy season from May to October can bring rough seas and reduced boat trips.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Phuket (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.