Weather in Phuket in January
January 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 January, not how a country centroid would. January is the cold side of the year in Phuket. Pack for that, not for a leftover summer photo.
- Average temp
- 28°C
23–33°C
- Rainfall
- 63 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 January for the wrong reason.
Nights stay warm. Air-con, if you can get it, is part of the brief. A jumper for January in Phuket is almost always a waste of bag space.
Rain
January is on the drier side of the year in Phuket. Showers are possible. They do not define the month.
A shell that lives in the bag is enough. This is not September, and it should not be packed as if it were.
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 January.
Travel guides for Phuket
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Phuket
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Similar weather in January
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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.
