Month guide · Phuket · Thailand
Phuket in March
What March 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
March is one of the best months to visit Phuket. Expect average highs of 34°C (93°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 12.1 hours of daylight. Hot, sunny and calm; crowds begin to thin after mid-month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 34°C (93°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 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 4 of its 31 days. Compared with February (33°C (91°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 34°C (93°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:34
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:38
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°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, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Phuket, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Paklok
Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
Choose a morning visit, when the elephants are most active and the heat is lower.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Nature
Theme park · Kathu
Andamanda Phuket
A water park in the hills between Phuket Town and Patong, themed on Thai legends of the sea, with slides, a wave pool, a lazy river and children's splash areas.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- Active
Market · Phuket Town
Phuket Weekend Market (Naka Market)
Go hungry and graze; bring small notes and expect to bargain for non-food items.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Shopping
- After dark
Market · Rawai
Rawai Seafood Market
Next to the Rawai pier, sea-gypsy fishermen and traders sell prawns, crabs, lobster and fish by weight; restaurants across the lane cook your purchase for a small charge per kilo.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Phuket.
What to pack
For highs near 34°C, lows near 25°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Phuket?
One of the best months to visit Phuket. The other best months are December–February. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Phuket?
It is one of the best months to visit Phuket. Hot, sunny and calm; crowds begin to thin after mid-month.
+How warm is Phuket in March?
Average highs are around 34°C (93°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Phuket in March?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.