Phuket Island is 48-km long and 21-km across at its widest point, so you're never far from the sea at any given point. The weather is at its best from March to early May and at its wettest from May to October, though mornings and afternoons are still generally sunny and clear. Temperatures tend to be between 25°C on the coolest nights and 33°C on the hottest days.
The basic information below should be studied in advance of a stay on the island to avoid any nasty surprises. There's also plenty of essential information to make your Phuket stay a happy one.
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Phuket has a tropical monsoonal climate. It's warm year-round, but it’s hottest from April to May and from September to October. The September–October period is also the wettest, thanks to the south-west monsoon.
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