Phuket · Thailand
July
Monsoon peak — the island for explorers, not beach-goers.
Strong option
#11 of 12 months
There are better months for Phuket — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →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)
| Factor | July | November ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 3 | 8 |
| Value | 8 | 6 |
| Crowds | 8 | 6 |
July in other destinations
Lisbon (25.9°C)Barcelona (28.4°C)Tokyo (30.5°C)Bali (29.8°C)Santorini (25.7°C)Paris (23.5°C)New York (28.5°C)Marrakech (36.3°C)Amsterdam (21.6°C)Maldives (30.2°C)Rome (30.2°C)Bangkok (31.8°C)Istanbul (27.9°C)Vienna (25.6°C)Seoul (28.6°C)Dubrovnik (28.3°C)Rio de Janeiro (25.1°C)Kyoto (31.8°C)Cape Town (16.8°C)Prague (26°C)Amalfi Coast (31°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Phuket, not across destinations. Methodology →