Month guide · Phuket · Thailand
Phuket in August
What August 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
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 17 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Similar to July; some boat routes are cancelled on rough days, so keep flexible plans.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 17
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the 8th-warmest month in Phuket: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 17 of its 31 days. Compared with July (32°C (90°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:20
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:42
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Hot season (March–April). Very hot and still mostly dry, with excellent sea conditions and Songkran water fights in mid-April.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in August
- Por Tor (Hungry Ghost) Festival at Chinese shrines in Phuket Town (seventh lunar month, August or September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Viewpoint · Rawai
Promthep Cape
The southernmost point of Phuket is a grassy headland jutting into the Andaman Sea, crowned by a lighthouse and an elephant shrine.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Iconic
Street · Patong
Bangla Road
Agree drink prices before ordering in smaller bars and ignore touts offering 'shows'.
- Time needed
- 1–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- After dark
- Free
- Iconic
Neighbourhood · Phuket Town
Old Phuket Town
Phuket's tin-mining wealth built the Sino-Portuguese shophouses and mansions along Thalang, Dibuk, Krabi and Phang Nga roads, now restored as cafés, galleries and shops.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Food
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Shopping
Religious site · Chalong
Wat Chalong
Climb to the upper floors of the chedi for views over the temple grounds.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Phuket.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 25°C and 17 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Phuket?
A quieter month with trade-offs, 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 August a good time to visit Phuket?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Similar to July; some boat routes are cancelled on rough days, so keep flexible plans.
+How warm is Phuket in August?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Phuket in August?
Expect rain on about 17 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.