Phuket Island is located in the northern part of the Andaman Sea, a semi-enclosed body of water that is part of the Indian Ocean. The humid tropical climate at this latitude is characterized by a seasonal change in the direction of the winds, the monsoons. In winter they blow from the north and northeast, and in summer from the south and southwest. For those who are going to visit the island of Phuket in the summer – in June, July and August, it means that the wind speed increases to 5-7 meters per second and with a high probability may reach a storm, raising waves up to two meters high. The amount of precipitation also increases sharply compared to the winter months, but this effect is achieved by extremely intense evening and night showers. Rains are unlikely during the day.
Phuket weather now and for 14 days
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Phuket Island in June
Phuket Island in June is already completely at the mercy of the southwest monsoon, unhindered by the Indian Ocean, carrying large amounts of moisture from the Indian Ocean. Hotel accommodation prices are reaching seasonal lows, and a large number of burning stays are appearing.
Phuket weather in June
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If you judge only by weather charts, the weather in Phuket in June is permanently rainy. It is a misconception, however, that it pours like a bucket of rain from morning to evening. You have plenty of chances to lie on the beach in the tropical sunshine all day. But don’t rely too much on the light haze that covers it. It doesn’t protect you from sunburns – panamas, short-sleeved shirts and sunscreen are a must. Typically, heavy rains begin after the sun goes down. The annual temperature fluctuations at this latitude are not high, but still the temperature in June is a little bit lower than in March and April: not higher than 30 0C during the day and up to 28 0C at night. Occasional typhoons with storm force winds can spoil the weather permanently for a few days, during which tropical showers are replaced by drizzling precipitation from low clouds.
Phuket beaches in June
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Phuket’s beaches become empty in June, especially the west coast, which is open to winds that disperse high waves. On stormy days, there are red prohibition banners all along the coastline. However, fans of surfing are not affected by the bans. At any beach, you will not only find a board rental shop, but you can also get lessons on the crest of a wave from experienced instructors. Swimming is still possible, especially since the water temperature in Phuket in June does not decrease – the same 27-28 0C as in March. The swimming places are marked with yellow and red flags. There are no rip currents, dangerous to life. The lowest wave heights are at Ao Yon, Coral, Trai Trang and Panwa beaches. On quiet days, you can swim there even with children (read more about the peculiarities of vacation in Phuket with children). Karon and Mai Khao should be avoided.
Phuket prices in June
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Prices in Phuket in June reach an average annual low. Hoteliers especially try to please tourists by offering discounts and promotions until mid-autumn, competing with each other in generosity. The airlines and travel agencies do not lag behind. If you actively monitor the prices on the web, you can couple a tour to Thailand, the price of which will be comparable with the cost of the flight to Phuket and back.
Cafes and restaurants in Phuket in June traditionally work in the format of “happy hours”. This is especially true for the offerings of different drinks. However, you can walk in so lucky that the check for dinner for two will be half the usual price. In June in Phuket, lice, mangosteens and rambutans ripen. Their prices are cut in half compared to January. The island’s famous pineapples and papaya are stocking the counters of all markets.
Phuket Island in July
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Phuket Island in July continues to be attacked by a humid southwestern monsoon, the amount of rainfall is increasing. Along with this comes even more burning tours. The decrease in the number of tourists does not affect the hospitality of the islanders. On the contrary, it seems as if the smiles are getting more sincere. The range of excursions offers decreases, the offers of boat trips disappear from it, but they are held properly in the territory of the island and neighboring provinces.
Phuket weather in July
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The weather in Phuket in July is almost the same as in June. The monsoon soaks up the moisture from the Indian Ocean and pours it all over the Andaman Sea and the islands. The rule that it rains at night remains in force. However, there is a chance of getting caught in a warm downpour during the daytime as well. Typhoons that shower the islands of Borneo and Sumatra to the south of Phuket only hit Phuket by an edge. Therefore the duration of inclement weather is short: two or three days in a row, when the sun disappears from behind the clouds and heavy showers are replaced by drizzling rainfalls. The diurnal variation in temperature in July is more noticeable: up to 30 0C during the day and not more than 25 0C at night. It may seem strange, but even in this weather you can not only get a tan, but sunburn. So don’t refuse protective creams and don’t go topless all day.
Phuket beaches in July
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Phuket’s beaches in July are packed with surfers and kiteboarders, many of them coming from Australia, where the wave season is winding down. And all because the wind increases, storms are almost permanent, the waves rise to two meters. That said, the water temperature in Phuket in July remains quite comfortable: not below 27 0C. On all the beaches continue to operate a school surfing, where you can take lessons from the masters for mere pennies. Swimming is possible, but on very rare calm days. However, you should choose the sections of the coast specially shrouded for this purpose. In other places, you may meet reverse currents, which are dangerous even for experienced swimmers. The beaches of Ao Yong, Trang, Nai Yang remain more or less comfortable for holidays with children.
Phuket prices in July
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Prices in Phuket in July continue to fluctuate around the annual average low. Lodging costs are low everywhere and there is no shortage of bargains and deals on offer. In almost any travel agency you can buy a ticket for tomorrow. And its cost will be slightly higher than the price of airfare. You can search and book the most suitable tour for you here.
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The small number of customers makes for generous restaurant owners, too. The season of promotions, discounts and so-called happy hours, when you can not only have a drink, but also a snack for half the price, continues. With ripe fruit – pineapples, papaya, lychees, mangosteens – the markets are flooded. The orchards along the roads turn red with bunches of ripe rambutans. This fruit can be bought in crates right on the side of the highways.
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Phuket Island in August
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Those planning to visit Phuket Island in August should not expect the weather to change dramatically from June and July. It continues to be influenced by the southwest humid monsoon. That said, all the advantages of the low season remain in force: low prices on everything, no crowds of tourists, the desire of locals to please visitors to the maximum. Add to this the abundance of tropical fruits, and it turns out that going to Phuket in the rainy season is not so crazy.
Phuket weather in August
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The weather in Phuket in August is a succession of a few solidly rainy days, when the island is covered by the edge of a typhoon wing, and relatively windy days, during which there is even a glimpse of sunshine in the sky. The heaviest rainfall occurs just after sunset, but you can also get under a warm downpour that is akin to a shower during the day. The temperature stays between 30 0C at noon and 24 0C at night. Therefore, the humidity is consistently high.
Phuket beaches in August
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It’s hard to count on it being calm on any given day. Even if it does, the sea can still be rough and choppy. Phuket’s beaches in August are still full of surfers, though far fewer than the usual holidaymakers in high season. The strong wind direction also encourages you to go kiting. If you want to learn the basics of these sports, you will have every opportunity to do so, on each beach you will find a school where experienced instructors will show you the ropes. But first make sure Insure yourself for extreme sports. If you do decide to swim, you should pay attention to the prohibiting slogans. They are placed in the really dangerous places of the coast, so bravado and boasting are absolutely unnecessary.
Prices in Phuket in August
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Prices in Phuket in August are consistently low. For everything from hotel accommodation to dinner in a restaurant or excursions. Decide to go to Phuket in August can be spontaneous. And not a week before departure, but just the day before tomorrow. Last minute trips at airfare can be found in almost every travel agency.
In restaurants and bars on the island, bored owners catch literally every gesture of visitors. So-called happy hours are becoming the rule. The rare couple who come in for lunch or dinner pays a full check, a discount of up to 50 percent. Fruit prices are so low that you get the impression you’re giving them away for free. And there’s plenty of variety – by August, everything in Phuket is ripe.
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Climate
June
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July
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August
Daily temperature
32.2ºC
31.8ºC
31.8ºC
night temperature
28.6ºC
28.2ºC
28.0ºC
Marine temperature
29.7ºC
29.4ºC
29.1ºC
Sunny days
10
10
13
Length of daylight (h)
12.6
12.5
12.4
Rainful days
16
17
14
Rainfall (mm)
264.7
264.3
304.8
Temperature of air
June
day. 32.2ºC
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
nh. 28.6ºC
July
day. 31.8ºC
h. 28.2ºC
August
day. 31.8ºC
h. 28.0ºC
Water temperature
June
29.7ºC
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
July
29.4ºC
August
29.1ºC
Summer rainfall in MM
June
264.7
0
45
90
135
180
225
270
315
360
July
264.3
August
304.8
Wind speed in M/S
June
5.3
0
0.7
1.5
2.2
3.0
3.7
4.5
5.2
6
July
5.2
August
4.9
Number of sunny hours per day
June
<7.9
0
1.8
3.7
5.6
7.5
9.3
11.2
13.1
15
July
7.8
August
7.9
Cloudy, cloudy, clear days
June
2
18
10
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
July
3
18
10
August
2
16
13
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