Phuket weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Phuket: highs of 28°C (83°F) and about 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average 26°C (78°F) and cloud cover 57% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the 4th coolest. Compared with December, it is about as warm and drier; February brings highs of 29°C (85°F) and 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Phuket, the largest city in Phuket. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Phuket?
best month Weather score 75/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Phuket.
Does it rain a lot in Phuket in January?
Some rain is normal: about 80 mm (3.1 in) falls in an average January. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.
How warm is Phuket in January?
Days average 28°C (83°F) and nights 26°C (78°F).
Phuket weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 80 mm | 57% | best |
| February | 29°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 27 mm | 47% | best |
| March | 30°C (86°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 112 mm | 57% | best |
| April | 30°C (86°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 145 mm | 75% | fair |
| May | 29°C (85°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 265 mm | 88% | least pleasant |
| June | 29°C (84°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 281 mm | 86% | least pleasant |
| July | 28°C (83°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 264 mm | 87% | least pleasant |
| August | 28°C (83°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 310 mm | 86% | least pleasant |
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 352 mm | 89% | least pleasant |
| October | 28°C (82°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 336 mm | 87% | least pleasant |
| November | 28°C (83°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 219 mm | 83% | least pleasant |
| December | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 137 mm | 72% | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Phuket in January
Weather can differ a lot within Phuket: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phuket | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 80 mm | best |
| Ban Ko Sire | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 80 mm | best |
| Ban Talat Yai | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 80 mm | best |
| Wichit | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 80 mm | best |
| Kathu | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 80 mm | best |
| Ban Ratsada | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 80 mm | best |
| Ban Talat Nua | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 80 mm | best |
| Ban Kamala | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 80 mm | best |
| Ban Chalong | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 80 mm | best |