The Ultimate Guide to visit Phuket in rainy season

Travel to Phuket during the Rainy season is the choice of many tourists who wants to have a budget trip because during this time most hotels, resorts, flights offer a big promotion. You will feel wonder if this season is suitable for you to travel or not, let's discover detail with us.

Phuket rainy season weather

Not the same as what people think, in Phuket during the rainy season, it does not rain every day. In fact, it often rains for short periods of time. However, there are times when it rains continuously for 3, 6, or 9 days; locals call it ‘unlucky weeks’. Nobody knows when those weeks will happen, but they will happen, so you would wish your travel to not be at that time. In the rainy season, Phuket temperature is about 28 degrees Celsius. 

Phuket Rainy Season weather

Phuket's rainy season lasts from June to November. Meanwhile, June to August is a combination of rain and sun. Some months that are considered wetter than others include September, October, and November. These are the months with the most rain. However, in some years the rain may last until December.

The rainy season is an unfavorable time to travel. However, there is still plenty of sunshine with showers. In particular, at this time, things are much cheaper! However, keep in mind that even if the sky is clear, the sea is often rough.

Must-do activities in Phuket Rainy Season

• Choosing a Phuket hotel with a great spa

In fact, most hotels in Phuket have spas, but some are better than others. In the rainy season in Phuket, if it starts in the morning and it seems like it will last for quite a long time. Therefore, it is great to visit the hotel's Spa to relax in the meantime. However, book spa treatment early because everyone in your hotel will have the same idea sooner or later

• Watching the sunset during Phuket rainy season

When you come to Phuket during the rainy season, spend some time on the beach to watch the sunset. It helps you feel relaxed and happy. In the meantime, you can get some crabs on the beach and some other marine creatures like snails and shells. Crabs of all sizes, they have big claws, but they will not hurt you. On the beach area, there are many water sports activities including jet skis, surfing and parasailing, you should experience them.

Watching sunset during the rainy season

• Parasailing during Phuket rainy season

It was fun to experience on a parasail, and then glide up, and then land on the beach.

• Visit Phuket Night Market for dinner

One of the night markets you should visit is the Banzaan Market. The vendors serve delicious food every night, and the Banzaan market has a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables for sale. Here, you can find a place of delicious noodles, where the food is cooked fresh in front of you. The salesman said there is no MSG in his food, he means there is very little MSG.

Phuket night market for dinner

On the other hand, spend a few days at BYD Lofts, which is a refreshing change from all the hotels you've stayed in. Everything about BYD Lofts is staggering. Many people rate it half the number 1 hotel in Patong. Patong Beach and James Bond island are also two great places to visit during the rainy season in Phuket

Overall, you will enjoy our visit to Phuket during the rainy season. Everything is cheaper because this is the low season and less crowded.

Let's plan the Phuket tours with us to have a wonderful holiday.