Phuket · Thailand
September
The wettest month — avoid unless rock-bottom prices are the only priority.
Strong option
#12 of 12 months
There are better months for Phuket — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
31°C
Low
24.8°C
Rain
280mm
Sun
4.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How September scores in Phuket
Weather
Low
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Below average
Atmosphere
Average
What you gain in September
- ↑Lowest hotel prices of the year: even top-tier Surin resort rates drop to their minimum
- ↑The island near-empty: Bangla Road and beach roads have genuine, unusual peace
- ↑Phuket Town restaurants and local life operate at full pace for residents alone
What you sacrifice
- ↓280mm of rainfall — statistically the worst weather month on Thailand's Andaman coast
- ↓Wave heights of 3–4m on west coast beaches: dangerous and impassable for any beach use
- ↓Many hotels partially close or operate on skeleton staff; some properties shut entirely
How September compares to November (best month)
| Factor | September | November ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 2 | 8 |
| Value | 9 | 6 |
| Crowds | 9 | 6 |
September in other destinations
Lisbon (24.6°C)Barcelona (25.5°C)Tokyo (28.1°C)Bali (30.4°C)Santorini (24.1°C)Paris (21.6°C)New York (23.9°C)Marrakech (31.6°C)Amsterdam (18.8°C)Maldives (30.2°C)Rome (26.5°C)Bangkok (31°C)Istanbul (24.2°C)Vienna (22.1°C)Seoul (25.1°C)Dubrovnik (24.9°C)Rio de Janeiro (27.3°C)Kyoto (28.6°C)Cape Town (19°C)Prague (21°C)Amalfi Coast (27°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Phuket, not across destinations. Methodology →