Phuket in January

Climate
- Day / Night
- 31.4°C / 24.7°C
- Rainfall
- 31 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Humidity
- 72%
Averaged from 3 complete year(s) of historical data for Phuket specifically. See Where to Go for how this compares across regions.
About this month
High season (nationwide generalization)
Cool season nationwide — the most comfortable months to visit most of the country, sunny and relatively dry, though it's also the busiest and most expensive time to travel. Good visibility and cooler evenings, especially in the north.
Event this month
Chinese New YearYaowarat, Bangkok
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