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.
See when to go instead →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)
| Factor | February | November ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 10 | 8 |
| Value | 2 | 6 |
| Crowds | 3 | 6 |
February in other destinations
Lisbon (14.3°C)Barcelona (14°C)Tokyo (10.4°C)Bali (30.1°C)Santorini (13.2°C)Paris (8°C)New York (4.5°C)Marrakech (19.1°C)Amsterdam (6°C)Maldives (30.2°C)Rome (11.9°C)Bangkok (33°C)Istanbul (8.6°C)Vienna (4.9°C)Seoul (4°C)Dubrovnik (11.1°C)Rio de Janeiro (31°C)Kyoto (10.1°C)Cape Town (26.9°C)Prague (4°C)Amalfi Coast (13°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Phuket, not across destinations. Methodology →