Phuket or Bali in July?
On climate data, Bali comes out ahead overall in July. See the per-criterion details below.
PhuketPhoto: PavF · CC BY-SA 3.0
BaliPhoto: Gunadhi · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in July
| Criterion | Phuket | Bali |
|---|---|---|
| Day | 28 °C ★ | 26 °C |
| Night | 27 °C ★ | 21 °C |
| Sea | 29 °C ★ | 27 °C |
| Rainy days | 16 rainy days | 2 rainy days ★ |
| Sun | 6 h/day | 6 h/day ★ |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Phuket is about 3 °C warmer by day.
- Bali is drier, with about 14 fewer rainy days.
- The sea at Phuket is about 3 °C warmer.
Phuket or Bali in July: the short answer
In July, Bali comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Phuket 63/100 vs Bali 91/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
Across the whole year Phuket averages a climate score of 69/100, Bali 79/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in July, side by side
By day, Phuket sits near 28 °C and Bali near 26 °C — warmer in Phuket. At night it is roughly 27 °C versus 21 °C.
On rain, Phuket sees about 16 rainy days in July and Bali about 2 — drier in Bali. Bali gets more sunshine (6 vs 6 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In July the water is about 29 °C at Phuket and 27 °C at Bali — warmer for swimming at Phuket. Over the year, Phuket is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, Bali in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Peak sea warmth is May for Phuket and March for Bali.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Phuket records roughly 142 rainy days and Bali about 99 — the drier of the two overall is Bali. At their sunniest, Phuket reaches about 8 hours of sun a day (March) and Bali about 8 (October). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Phuket is at its best in January, February, March and December, while Bali peaks in June, July, August and September. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the July scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Bali scores higher in July.
City breaks: Bali scores higher in July.
Active & hiking: Bali scores higher in July.
Family: Bali scores higher in July.
Verdict: which should you pick?
There is no single winner — it depends on your month and your priority. For July specifically, use the head-to-head above; over the year, Bali carries the slightly higher overall climate score. Choose Phuket if its strong months and profile match your plan, Bali if its do. The month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.