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Phuket in November: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Phuket in November is climatically well suited to beach holidays. The average daily high is around 28 °C, and the sea is about 29 °C. With about 26 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
57/100 · #6
Warmth
#9
Dryness
#7
Sun
#10
Sea warmth
#8
Published best categories: none
Phuket · NovemberPhoto: PavF · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 28 °C
- Average low
- 26 °C
- Sea
- 29 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 26 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 84 %
For your trip planning
November: drier than October, much wetter than December
Average daily highs on Phuket stay at 28 °C from October to December, so November is mainly about rain. Its 235 mm is less than October's 333 mm but nearly twice December's 129 mm, and December is among our best months overall. The sea averages 29 °C, yet keep your days flexible around heavy showers.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 28 | 27 | 29 | 333 | 5.6 | 85 | 2.7 | 29 | 58 |
| November (selected) | 28 | 26 | 26 | 235 | 5.6 | 84 | 2.6 | 29 | 57 |
| December | 28 | 26 | 18 | 129 | 5.8 | 83 | 3.0 | 29 | 61 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: November (57/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | +1 | -0.3 °C | +0.1 °C | +2.8 | +97.6 mm | ±0 h | +0.5 % | +0.1 m/s | -0.2 °C |
| December | +4 | ±0 °C | -0.6 °C | -8.2 | -106.2 mm | +0.2 h | -1.7 % | +0.4 m/s | -0.2 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Phuket in November?
The average daily high is around 28 °C, with an average daily low of about 26 °C.
Can you swim in Phuket in November?
The sea is about 29 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Phuket in November?
The curated estimate is about 26 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 235 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Phuket?
By the climate score, January, February, March and December are the strongest months for Phuket. For a beach trip: January, February, March and December. November is not among them.