Phuket guide
Phuket Island, Phuket, Thailand

Phuket in January

A great time to visit. The best months for Phuket are January, February, March and December. In January, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower.

A great time to visit.
Avg temp
27°C
Rainfall
48 mm
Crowds
Ideal
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In January, Phuket is typically warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 27°C with about 48mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Phuket in January

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

British International School, Phuket
The British International School, Phuket is an English-medium, co-educational, day and boarding school, established in 1996. The 44 acre campus includes eight boarding houses, prim
Blue Tree Phuket
Blue Tree Phuket is a community center in Phuket, Thailand.
QSI International School of Phuket
QSI International School of Phuket is a non-profit institution that offers education in the English language for pre-school, elementary, and secondary students. The school is a par
Phuket Rajabhat University
Phuket Rajabhat University is a university in Thailand.
Kathu district
Kathu is a district (amphoe) of Phuket province, Thailand. The district is in the west of Phuket Island. It borders Thalang to the north, Mueang Phuket to the east and south, and t
Phuket FantaSea
Phuket FantaSea is a Thai nighttime cultural theme park located on the island of Phuket, in the south of the country. The park covers an area of 60 acres and includes a Thai cultur

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Phuket in January: FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Phuket?+

A great time to visit. Phuket's best months are generally January, February, March and December.

What is the weather like in Phuket in January?+

Expect average temperatures around 27°C. Rainfall averages about 48mm for the month. In short, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for Phuket in January?+

Based on the typical January weather: warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in Phuket in January?+

Popular things to do include British International School, Phuket, Blue Tree Phuket, QSI International School of Phuket and Phuket Rajabhat University. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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