The contradiction between the calendar, claiming that it’s spring already, and the weather, still in winter, provokes thousands of Russians with the first days of March to go to far away, to the warm sea and exotic shores. For example, to a popular resort on the Andaman Sea island of Phuket. And for those who have never been there, it will be very interesting to know what Phuket Island in the spring – in March, April and May.
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Phuket Island in March
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The climate in the latitude of Phuket is tropical subequatorial. It divides the year into two seasons, with March being the last in the dry and the precursor to the wet. If you go to the island of Phuket in March, you will immediately get from the Moscow slush to the scorching heat peculiar to the Lower Volga in August.
Phuket weather in March
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The weather in Phuket in March is characterized not only by heat, but also by an increasing likelihood of rain, which becomes twice as much as in February. At the same time the rainfall is short-lived and perceived only as a blessing, because during the day the thermometer column in the shade shows not less than 33, but often 35 0C, and if there is no wind, and up to 45 0C. The coolness at night is very relative: it does not drop below 27 0C. Usually a solar extravaganza lasts all day. You can really live only on the beach, where you are blown around by the invigorating cool breeze from the sea. Panama, a shirt with long sleeves and sunscreen – mandatory dress code for all who go on excursions. Otherwise, you can’t avoid a slight fry-up.
This weather is typical for the entire coast of the Andaman Sea, as well as for the opposite, eastern coast of the Malacca Peninsula and nearby Samui Island, washed by the waters of the Gulf of Thailand. But in Pattaya it is just the opposite: in March the sun barely starts to shine and the rains are longer and more frequent.
Phuket beaches in March
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The beaches in Phuket in March are still crowded. Especially on Patong. If you’re looking for solitude, head north – Mai Khao, Nai Yang, Bangtao, Nayton. The appeal of vacationing by the sea adds to the constant refreshing breeze. At the same time, its strength is still not enough to make a steep wave. The water temperature in Phuket in March +28 0C, so you do not want to get out of it, the word completely. Nevertheless, you should not lose vigilance: if warning flags are set, there are reverse currents. And they are dangerous, especially for children.
Phuket prices in March
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Hotel prices in Phuket in March are still high because the high season lasts until the first decade of April. That’s when the cost of living begins to drop. But the food (both in restaurants and street makashnitsa) does not depend on the season, the check is stable throughout the year. There is a decrease in the price of mangoes. Its ripening period begins and the fruit becomes sweet. Watermelons, paya and pineapples are available year-round. Less expensive are also tours to Thailand, in March more likely to find a burning trip.
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Phuket Island in April
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The island of Phuket is getting more rain in April. There are three times as many as in February, but the amount of rain in September, at the peak of the rainy season, is still a long way off. Therefore, April can still be considered very comfortable and attractive for holidays. After all, during this time the Thai New Year is celebrated, the sea is calm, and the range of fruits in the market becomes richer.
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Phuket weather in April
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The weather in Phuket in April is almost the same as in March. There is a little more rain, but it is still hot. The skies are cloudless most of the day, and it’s most comfortable on the beach, where the sea breeze blows. The daytime temperature stays at 33-35 0C. At night it is still only a little cooler – about 28 0C. Occasionally the island is covered by an errant cyclone, which gives life-giving coolness, but at the same time can disperse a decent wave. Fortunately, such natural disasters in April are short-lived.
Everything said about Phuket in April can safely apply to the island resorts in Krabi Province, and in Surat Thani Province – Samui, Ko Tao, Pangan. It rains less in Pattaya and the temperature is about the same.
Phuket beaches in April
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The bathing season continues! The water temperature in Phuket in April does not decrease, still the same +28 0C. The sea is almost calm, the light breeze is refreshing. Phuket beaches are noticeably empty in April. But Patong remains just as bustling by day and night. So for peace and relaxation, you should head to the beaches of Karon and Kata. As well as Nai Harn, Surin, Kamala and Bang Tao, the north shore is the best place for families.
Phuket prices in April
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Prices in Phuket in April begin to come down, because Laugh Day is the official start date of the “low” season. Hotel rooms are up to a third cheaper, and that rule remains in effect until October 31. However, it does not apply to the cost of the check in restaurants and cafes, only some of their owners begin to hold promotions and offer discounts. April is peak month for variety of exotic fruits – delicious pineapples, watermelons, mangoes, papaya and other curiosities are found at every corner. In the markets and stores on the eve of Songkran there are active sales. In almost any travel agency you can find a hot tour for mere pennies.
Phuket weather in May
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What is the weather like in Phuket in May? From the point of view of a Russian, at this time there is our, Central Russian, summer in July. Pretty hot, especially in the first days of the month, up to 30-33 0C plus. At night it does not exceed 27 0C. The real tropical downpours begin, which can be seen as an alternative to a shower in the room. All the rivers and streams on the island become full-flowing, they even have waterfalls. The bulk of precipitation falls at night, while downpours during the day last no more than two hours and are even pleasant, as they give the desired coolness. From the middle of May the island is periodically covered by typhoons and storms, but usually on the edge, their epicenter falls on the islands of Java and Kalimantan. During the entire rainy season – April through November – natural disasters, when it rains for up to five consecutive days, occur no more than five to six times.
Phuket beaches in May
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Phuket’s beaches in May are favored by surfers and kiteboarders, as the monsoon changes direction from northeast to southwest, for which they are open. But this change usually occurs in the second decade of the month. So vacationing on the beaches of the island on May Day is a pleasure. The water temperature in Phuket in May is +27 0C, and light clouds significantly reduce the risk of heatstroke and sunburn. By mid-May, yellow flags increasingly appear at the water’s edge, warning of dangerous rip currents. The safest beaches during the monsoon rains are Trai Trang, Panwa, Ao Yong, Nai, closed from the wind. As well as Kamala, Bang Tao and Kata, where the gentle bottom prevents waves from developing.
Phuket prices in May
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Prices in Phuket in May are much lower than in the high season. But don’t count on an auction of unprecedented generosity. After all, Australians and New Zealanders, where it’s winter, go to Thailand at this time of year. This season is especially popular with surfers: off the coast of Phuket is much safer to ride a wave, because its waters are not inhabited by sharks. The island’s shopping malls are having a spring sale on the fruits that are ending their season. Mangosteens, rambutans and mangoes are sold at significantly reduced prices. Owners of restaurants and cafes lure visitors with so-called happy hours and other good deals. The likelihood of buying a cheap last minute tour from a travel agent is very high.
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Phuket Island in May
To visit the island of Phuket in May, during the long holidays, when both adults and children are free, many seek. Therefore, travel agencies arrange a few extra charter flights. Discounted tours are also not uncommon, because mood swings in May are inherent in everyone.
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CLIMATE
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March
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April
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MAY
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Day temperature
32.4ºC
32.7ºC
32.9ºC
night temperature
27.0ºC
28.3ºC
29.1ºC
Marine temperature
29.5ºC
30.0ºC
30.2ºC
Sunny days
25
26
17
Length of daylight (h)
12.1
12.3
12.5
Rainful days
7
10
14
Rainfall (mm)
121.9
129.0
209.1
Temperature of air
March
day. 32.4ºC
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
nh. 27.0ºC
April
day. 32.7ºC
h. 28.3ºC
May
dn. 32.9ºC
h. 29.1ºC
water temperature
March
29.5ºC
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
April
30.0ºC
May
30.2ºC
Snowfall amounts in MM
March
121.9
0
45
90
135
180
225
270
315
360
April
129.0
May
209.1
Wind speed in M/S
March
3.7
0
0.7
1.5
2.2
3.0
3.7
4.5
5.2
6
April
3.5
May
4.4
Number of sunny hours per day
March
<9.8
0
1.8
3.7
5.6
7.5
9.3
11.2
13.1
15
April
10
May
8.8
Cloudy, cloudy, clear days
March
2
4
25
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
April
2
3
26
May
4
10
17
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