Verdict: Good month
Phuket Weather in January
January runs warm in Phuket, with daily highs around 30°C (86°F) and nights near 24°C (75°F). Expect showers on roughly 9 days of the month — rarely trip-ruining, worth planning around. Overall, January is a solid month to visit Phuket.
Average high
30°C / 86°F
Average low
24°C / 75°F
Rain days
~9
Precipitation
36 mm
What to pack for Phuket in January
- Light, breathable clothing — linen and technical fabrics earn their keep
- High-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, and a refillable water bottle
- A packable rain shell or compact umbrella earns its space
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
January 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)