Verdict: Good month
Phuket Weather in December
December runs warm in Phuket, with daily highs around 29°C (84°F) and nights near 24°C (75°F). It's also the wet side of the calendar: rain falls on about 18 days, so build flexibility into plans. Overall, December is a solid month to visit Phuket.
Average high
29°C / 84°F
Average low
24°C / 75°F
Rain days
~18
Precipitation
142 mm
What to pack for Phuket in December
- Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings
- High-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and a refillable water bottle
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 18 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
December against the rest of the year
Warmest in Phuket: Mar (33°C / 91°F) · Coolest: Sep (29°C / 84°F) · Wettest: Oct (~28 rain days)
30°
24°
Jan
32°
25°
Feb
33°
25°
Mar
32°
26°
Apr
31°
26°
May
30°
25°
Jun
30°
25°
Jul
30°
25°
Aug
29°
25°
Sep
29°
24°
Oct
29°
24°
Nov
29°
24°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)