Month guide · Phuket · Thailand
Phuket in July
What July is really like in Phuket: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July 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 12.5 hours of daylight. Monsoon conditions with sunny spells between showers; family holidays bring a mid-season rise in visitors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 17
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in July
July is the 7th-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 June (32°C (90°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:16
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 18:48
- Daylight
- About 12.5 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, July 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 July
July has no major recurring festival in Phuket, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Thalang
Wat Phra Thong
Combine it with the Thalang National Museum and the Heroines Monument nearby.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
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
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 July a good time to visit Phuket?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Phuket in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Phuket?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Monsoon conditions with sunny spells between showers; family holidays bring a mid-season rise in visitors.
+How warm is Phuket in July?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Phuket in July?
Expect rain on about 17 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.