Month guide · Phuket · Thailand
Phuket in April
What April is really like in Phuket: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Lerdsuwa, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 34°C (93°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. The hottest month, with occasional afternoon storms building; Songkran brings island-wide water fights.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 34°C (93°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in April
April is the 2nd-warmest month in Phuket: days average 34°C (93°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with March (34°C (93°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:17
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:35
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Sea
- 30°C (86°F)
Cool dry season (November–February). Sunshine, lower humidity and calm, clear seas — peak season for beaches, diving and boat trips, with peak prices from mid-December.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Songkran — Thai New Year water festival, liveliest in Patong (13–15 April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Patong
Simon Cabaret
A long-running cabaret show in Patong performed by transgender artists, with elaborate costumes, lip-sync numbers and comedy in a purpose-built theatre.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- After dark
- Couples
Aquarium · Phuket Town
Aquaria Phuket
Save it for a rainy afternoon in the monsoon season, and combine with the mall's restaurants.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
Museum · Phuket Town
Thai Hua Museum
Housed in a 1930s Chinese-language school on Krabi Road, this museum tells the story of Phuket's Chinese immigrants, the tin-mining boom, Peranakan culture and local food, with displays in English.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Religious site · Nakkerd Hill
Big Buddha
Cover shoulders and knees (sarongs are lent at the entrance) and visit late afternoon for softer light over the bays.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- Kids
- Photo spot
The sea averages 30°C (86°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Phuket.
What to pack
For highs near 34°C, lows near 25°C and 9 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Phuket?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Phuket in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Phuket?
It is a shoulder-season month. The hottest month, with occasional afternoon storms building; Songkran brings island-wide water fights.
+How warm is Phuket in April?
Average highs are around 34°C (93°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Phuket in April?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.