Longtail boat on calm turquoise water near Phuket's limestone cliffs

Phuket in January

Dry, sunny and firmly high season

The short answer

January is one of the best months to visit Phuket.

Dry, sunny and excellent for beaches and boat trips.

9/10 overall25–33°CHigh crowds€€€€ (High)
Weather9/10
Crowds3/10
Prices3/10
Events7/10

January in detail

What January actually feels like

Weather
25–33°C
Dry-season sunshine, warm seas and generally calm conditions.
Crowds
High
High-season demand.
Prices
€€€€ (High)
High.

+Dry, sunny and excellent for beaches and boat trips.

–Peak-season demand and prices.

My tip for January

Book popular beach resorts early.

  • Beaches
  • Diving
  • Luxury
  • Island Hopping

How January compares

Against the other eleven months

2nd of 12 overall in Phuket, 2nd for weather, 11th for space, 10th for value. The emptiest month is September; the best value is September.

See all twelve months for Phuket

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What’s on in Phuket in January

Christmas & New Year

Late December–early January

Peak beach-season demand. Resort prices rise sharply.

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Dry, sunny and excellent for beaches and boat trips.

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