Phuket is not only the largest island but also the tourist capital of southern Thailand. You can judge by its weather what it is like on all the resorts along the Andaman Sea coast. The climate of this part of the country is more affected by the monsoon than the mainland areas. The rains are more frequent and intense there. Therefore, the humidity is higher at all times of the year. . Read other articles on this topic: . Phuket in December dries up dramatically – the monthly rainfall decreases from 200mm to 80mm. So the idea of escaping the snow with frosts and indulge in lounging on the beach looks very attractive. From this month on the island begins the influx of tourists and the so-called high season.Phuket Island in December
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Phuket weather in December
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The weather in Phuket in December is moderately hot, with daytime temperatures ranging from 25 to 30 0C. It can even be cool at night, just above twenty. The rains are still falling, during the month there can be up to seven rainy days. But compared to November the amount of rainfall is reduced by a factor of three. The same can be said about the entire coast of the Andaman Sea. The weather is the same on the islands – Ko Lanta, Phi Phi, and on the mainland – in the provinces of Phangnga, Krabi, Trang and Satun.
Phuket beaches in December
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Phuket’s beaches in December cannot yet be called crowded, but the number of vacationers on the sand is growing every day. Recreation is attracted by the almost complete calm, so the water becomes clear and color blue. Its temperature is about 28 0C, which provokes her to be sitting in it. However, you should not relax completely, follow the safety rules on the water, especially if you rest in Phuket with children.
Prices in Phuket in December
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Prices in Phuket in December gradually increase, peaking after Catholic Christmas. So if your budget is limited, come to the island in the first half of the month. On the 15th of the month most hotels will raise the cost of living, in preparation for the influx of vacationers. The madness of prices continues until our Old New Year.
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Phuket Island in January
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Phuket in January is filled to capacity with vacationers. Welcoming New Year’s Eve and vacationing in the tropics and on white beaches for the past 15 years has been a fashionable trend among our compatriots. Therefore, you should plan such a trip in advance. Especially if you are sensitive to domestic disturbances. Luxurious rooms just may not be enough for everyone. As well as discounted airline tickets.
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Phuket weather in January
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The weather in Phuket in January is a gradual increase in heat and a further decrease in rainfall. There is half as much rain as in December. If an errant cyclone does make landfall, it will not last more than half an hour. That’s just enough time to cool off and take a fresh shower without leaving the beach. We can not say that the whole day will be cloudless weather, but the total time of solar insolation for the day reaches 9 hours. It is worth noting that the strength of solar radiation near the equator in January becomes dangerous for northerners. You should definitely use a variety of protective creams and prefer to spend time under an umbrella. You will tan and in the shade, and more evenly. Read more about this in the article “How not to get sunburned on vacation in Thailand.”
Phuket beaches in January
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The sea remains as calm as ever, calm prevails. Water temperature reaches 27-28 0C. But this is no reason to let your guard down. The Andaman Sea can be insidious, there are currents, sometimes near the shore appear dangerous animals – jellyfish and even sharks. Visitors are informed about all this by posters installed near the water edge. Be sure to pay attention to them. Beaches in Phuket in January are crowded. This is especially true for places considered status – Patong, Kata Beach, Nai Harn. On the west coast, only Caron Beach can please you with relative desertion. And that’s only because it’s so long. If you are looking for silence, then go to the north shore. These are the beaches of Mai Khao, Bang Tao, Kamala, Surin, Nighton.
Phuket prices in January
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Prices in Phuket in January reach a yearly high. They do so for the first two weeks, after which they begin to gradually decline. The same can be said about flight prices as well as tours to Thailand in general. The rule that the hotel in Phuket must be booked, is still in force in January. That being said, even on the websites you shouldn’t procrastinate too much. The best options float away at supersonic speed.
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Phuket Island in February
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Many tourists think that Phuket in February is the most suitable for vacation. That’s because this month is the most harmonious combination of all vacation requirements. Prices go down, as well as the number of vacationers (but there are still a lot of them), but the weather continues to be wonderful – sunny days prevail, and the sea is calm.
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Phuket weather in February
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The weather in Phuket in February becomes even drier and hotter than in January. Temperatures during the day rise to 33 0C. The scorching heat intensifies as the first days of calendar spring approach. At the same time, the number of cloudless days also increases. That is why the probability to get burnt without any protective gear like creams, shirts or umbrellas is almost one hundred percent. However, the possibility of brief showers is not excluded, which only pleases the sunburnt tourists.
Phuket beaches in February
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Phuket’s beaches in February are not as crowded when compared to January. However, the rule of thumb that the quietest beaches in the north are Bang Tao, Nai Yang, Surin, Nayton or Mai Khao, remains in force. Water temperatures reach 28.5 0C on some days.
Phuket prices in February
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The high season on the Andaman Sea coast is still going on in February, but hotel prices in Phuket in February are already lower than in January and the downward trend continues until the end of March, when they almost reach the annual average low. In February you can already count on burning tours. However, check prices at restaurants, as well as street eateries, remain stubbornly high. Prices in supermarkets lag behind, but not by much. Some respite for shopaholics will be a week of sales and discounts timed to coincide with the new year in the Chinese calendar.
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Climate
December
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January
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February
Daily temperature
31.3ºC
29.9ºC
31.4ºC
night temperature
26.6ºC
25.9ºC
26.0ºC
Sea temperature
28.9ºC
28.5ºC
28.7ºC
Sunny days
17
18
22
Length of daylight (h)
11.7
11.8
12.0
Rainful days
10
9
4
Rainfall (mm)
122.1
104.6
47.7
Temperature of air
December
day. 31.3ºC
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
nh. 26.6ºC
January
day. 29.9ºC
h. 25.9ºC
February
day. 31.4ºC
feb.
h. 26.0ºC
Water temperature
December
28.9ºC
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
January
28.5ºC
February
28.7ºC
Summer rainfall in MM
December
122.1
0
45
90
135
180
225
270
315
360
January
104.6
February
47.7
Wind speed in M/S
December
4.3
0
0.7
1.5
2.2
3.0
3.7
4.5
5.2
6
January
4.0
February
3.9
Number of sunny hours per day
December
<8.2
0
1.2
2.5
3.7
5.0
6.2
7.5
8.7
10
January
8.6
February
9.6
Cloudy, cloudy, clear days
December
2
12
17
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
January
2
11
18
February
6
22
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