Phuket · Month comparison

August vs November

November ranks #1 overall vs August at #8. Dry season returns — good conditions at shoulder prices before the Christmas peak.

Phuket August — Big Buddha statue on Nakkerd Hill under a dramatic cloudy monsoon sky

August

#8 of 12 months

Strong option

Still monsoon, still cheap — the island's temples, markets, and interior at their best.

  • ↑Ultra-low hotel rates persist: best deals of the year for those unbothered by rain
  • ↑Phuket Town Sunday Walking Street and local markets operating for residents, not tourists
Phuket November — pristine beach and calm sea as dry season returns to the Andaman coast

November

#1 of 12 months

Best match

Dry season returns — good conditions at shoulder prices before the Christmas peak.

  • ↑Dry season beginning: rainfall drops sharply, sea conditions calm week by week from mid-month
  • ↑Prices 30–40% below the December–February peak: the best value window for quality beach time
FactorAugustNovember
Weather score
3
8
Value score
8
6
Crowd score
8
6
Events score
4
5
Atmosphere
5
7
Avg high temp31.3°C31.7°C
Monthly rain230mm80mm
Daily sunshine5hrs7hrs

August trade-offs

  • ↓230mm of rainfall with rough sea conditions continuing throughout the month
  • ↓Limited beach activity: west coast effectively out of commission for any swimming
  • ↓Services reduced in beach areas; check specific properties are open before booking

November trade-offs

  • ↓Early November still variable: some rain days linger from the monsoon transition
  • ↓Sea conditions improving but not yet at the February optimum — some choppier days on the west coast
  • ↓Accommodation fills quickly from mid-November as the peak season accelerates toward Christmas
See all 12 months for Phuket →August in detail →November in detail →
Scores compare months within Phuket. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →