Weather in Phuket in April
April in Phuket is a hot month. Plan the serious walking for morning. The rest of the day wants shade and a slower pace.
In Thailand, this is how Phuket actually wears April, not how a country centroid would. April is the peak of the warm side of the year in Phuket. If you wanted the gentlest heat, this is not that month.
- Average temp
- 29°C
24–34°C
- Rainfall
- 121 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
What to expect
Daytime
Hot days in Phuket. Ruins, markets and hills are a morning job. Midday sightseeing is how people remember April for the wrong reason.
Nights stay warm. Air-con, if you can get it, is part of the brief. A jumper for April in Phuket is almost always a waste of bag space.
Rain
Mixed skies in Phuket in April. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What to pack
Sun protection
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Phuket
Dates are a starting point for April.
Travel guides for Phuket
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Phuket
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Similar weather in April
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FAQs about Phuket
Climate averages for Phuket, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Phuket is between November and April, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
April is the hottest month, with an average around 29°C.
September is the wettest month, with about 398 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
