Phuket July — surfers riding waves under a dark dramatic monsoon storm sky

Phuket · Thailand

July

Monsoon peak — the island for explorers, not beach-goers.

Strong option

#11 of 12 months

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Climate

High

31.5°C

Low

25.1°C

Rain

240mm

Sun

5hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How July scores in Phuket

Weather
Below average
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Below average
Atmosphere
Above average

What you gain in July

  • Cheapest accommodation of the year: 5-star resorts available at 3-star prices
  • Extremely uncrowded: a completely different Phuket from the dry season
  • Khao Phra Thaeo National Park and the island's interior at their most lush and accessible

What you sacrifice

  • 240mm of rainfall: the wettest period of the year on the Andaman coast
  • West coast swimming and most water activities remain suspended throughout
  • Some restaurants and bars in beach areas close with low tourist numbers

How July compares to November (best month)

FactorJulyNovember
Weather
3
8
Value
8
6
Crowds
8
6

July in other destinations

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