Month guide · Phuket · Thailand
Phuket in November
What November 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
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. The transition to the dry season, with improving seas and fewer showers as the month goes on.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 11th-warmest month in Phuket: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 30 days. Compared with October (31°C (88°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:19
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 18:04
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Early monsoon (May–July). Frequent but often short showers, rough west-coast surf and strong currents; hotel prices fall sharply.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November 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 November
- Loy Krathong — candlelit floats on lakes and the sea (full moon, usually November)
- Laguna Phuket Triathlon (usually November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
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
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Phuket.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 24°C and 13 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 November a good time to visit Phuket?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Phuket in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Phuket?
It is a shoulder-season month. The transition to the dry season, with improving seas and fewer showers as the month goes on.
+How warm is Phuket in November?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Phuket in November?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.