Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Phuket, Thailand in December
Weather score76Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 68mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
68mm
Sun
7.7h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
76
Very good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 68mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
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Compare Phuket, Thailand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December31°C average high
December is on the cooler side of Phuket's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December68mm average rain
December sits on the drier side of Phuket's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December7.7 hours average sun
December sits close to Phuket's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to March
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December29°C average sea
December is below Phuket's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaMarch to September and November
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December76 weather score
December scores above Phuket's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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