Phuket February — longtail boats resting on the shore at Phi Phi Islands on a calm clear day

Phuket · Thailand

February

The best beach weather in Phuket — and the most expensive month to experience it.

Best match

#5 of 12 months

There are better months for Phuket — see the full ranking below.

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Climate

High

32.1°C

Low

23.8°C

Rain

25mm

Sun

9hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How February scores in Phuket

Weather
Perfect
Value
Low
Crowds
Below average
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Very good

What you gain in February

  • Peak of the dry season: 25mm rainfall, 9 hours of sunshine daily, sea temperature 29°C
  • Similan Islands National Park: open only November–April; peak visibility for snorkelling and diving
  • Best conditions for island-hopping: Phi Phi, Racha, and the Similan archipelago all running daily trips

What you sacrifice

  • Most expensive month of the year — often 20–30% above January rates at beachfront resorts
  • Patong crowds at their absolute maximum: every beach on the west coast oversubscribed
  • Advance booking essential months ahead; no realistic last-minute options for quality accommodation

How February compares to November (best month)

FactorFebruaryNovember
Weather
10
8
Value
2
6
Crowds
3
6

February in other destinations

Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Phuket, not across destinations. Methodology →