The best time for visiting the islands of the Andaman Sea, including Phuket, is when the rest of Thailand is suffering from the heat (January to May). From May onwards, the rains arrive and the water becomes cloudy and unpredictable - but the crowds disappear and prices plummet! The weather takes a turn for the better near the end of the year - just in time for high season for airfares and hotels (December-April).

Weather

Phuket's idyllic tropical weather pattern makes it a favourite with beach-lovers. There are, broadly speaking, two seasons: the dry and the wet. The dry season begins in December and lasts until April, when rainfall starts to pick up again. Wet or dry, temperatures remain remarkably consistent, nestling around 30°C (86°F), with an ever-present dash of humidity thrown in for good measure.

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