Phuket Town, Thailand: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Phuket Town, Thailand? If you're planning to go to Phuket Town, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Phuket Town, Thailand

Based on the climate and weather in Phuket Town, the best time to go is February. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Phuket Town, Thailand by month

January

January can be sweltering. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts
Short sleeve shirts
Rain coat
Sandals
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Sunglasses
Umbrella

February

February for Phuket Town can be blisteringly hot. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day. It rains occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Thin short sleeve shirts
Sandals
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Tank tops
Sunglasses
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Light shorts
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Light dresses
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Rain coat

March

If you visit Phuket Town during March, you are likely to find that it is sizzling. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Thin short sleeve shirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Umbrella
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Skirts
Light shorts
Sandals
Waterproof luggage
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Light dresses
Sunglasses
Tank tops

April

In April, Phuket Town is sizzling and somewhat stormy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 90s F (mid 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).

This is also a rainy time for Phuket Town, with several of the days of the month having rain. In April, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Sunglasses
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Skirts
Waterproof footwear
Tank tops
Light dresses
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Thin short sleeve shirts
Light shorts
Thin pants, such as light khakis

May

May in Phuket Town is consistently hot and somewhat stormy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (low 30s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Skirts
Short sleeve shirts
Sunglasses
Waterproof luggage
Shorts
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella

June

If you go to Phuket Town in June, you will notice that it is really hot. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Rain coat
Sandals
Skirts
Shorts
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Dresses
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear

July

Traveling to Phuket Town in July, you will notice that it is constantly hot. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Sunglasses
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Skirts
Shorts

August

Traveling to Phuket Town in August, you will notice that it can be sweltering. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Sunglasses
Skirts
Shorts
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Umbrella
Rain coat
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear

September

September in Phuket Town is constantly hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunglasses
Short sleeve shirts
Shorts
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Skirts

October

October in Phuket Town can be very hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) to high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof footwear
Shorts
Dresses
Rain coat
Umbrella
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Sunglasses

November

Traveling to Phuket Town in November, you will notice that it is extremely hot. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Waterproof luggage
Shorts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sandals
Skirts
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion

December

December in Phuket Town is really hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts
Waterproof luggage
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Dresses
Sandals
Skirts
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Phuket Town, Thailand

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Phuket Town, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types A, B, C and O
A SIM card that works in Phuket Town
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
Appropriate museum wear

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