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Phuket in January: weather, sea & travel advice

Phuket in January is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays, city breaks and active holidays and hiking. Days are around 28 °C (warm), and the sea is about 29 °C. With about 4 rainy days it is dry.

Kalksteinfelsen und Strand bei PhuketPhuket · JanuaryPhoto: PavF · CC BY-SA 3.0

Climate facts

Day
28 °C
Night
26 °C
Sea
29 °C
Rainy days
4 rainy days
Sun
7 h/day
Humidity
82 %

Suitability by travel type

BeachExcellent91/100
City breakExcellent85/100
ActiveGood68/100
FamilyExcellent86/100

In favour

  • Pleasant daytime temperatures around 28 °C
  • Little rain (about 4 rainy days)
  • Warm, swimmable sea (29 °C)

To consider

  • High humidity (82 %)

All months at a glance

Daytime temperature°C
28
J
29
F
30
M
30
A
29
M
29
J
28
J
28
A
28
S
28
O
28
N
28
D
Rainy daysdays
4
J
3
F
6
M
9
A
15
M
15
J
16
J
16
A
18
S
19
O
14
N
7
D

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Frequently asked questions

How warm is Phuket in January?

Daytime highs average around 28 °C, with nights around 26 °C.

Can you swim in Phuket in January?

The sea is about 29 °C (very warm).

Does it rain a lot in Phuket in January?

On the long-term average, expect about 4 rainy days.

When is the best time to visit Phuket?

The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.