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Wat Arun at sunset across the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, with a royal barge in the foregroundLimestone islands in Phang Nga Bay near Phuket

Bangkok vs Phuket in March

Phuket edges it in March. Bangkok averages 26–35°C with moderate crowds; Phuket 26–34°C with moderate crowds.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

Bangkok and Phuket

The verdict for March

  • WeatherPhuket has the better weather8/10 vs 9/10
  • CrowdsBangkok is quieterModerate vs Moderate
  • PricesBangkok is cheaper$$$ vs $$$
  • OverallPhuket comes out ahead8/10 vs 9/10
Wat Arun at sunset across the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, with a royal barge in the foreground

Bangkok in March

Quieter, but heating up

Temperature
26–35°C
Crowds
Moderate
Prices
$$$

+Relatively dry with fewer visitors and lower prices than the peak season.

–Temperatures start climbing sharply.

Dry-season reliability without peak-season prices.

Bangkok in March
Limestone islands in Phang Nga Bay near Phuket

Phuket in March

Great beach weather, crowds easing

Temperature
26–34°C
Crowds
Moderate
Prices
$$$

+Excellent beach weather with crowds beginning to ease.

–Temperatures and humidity rise toward April.

Excellent beach weather with crowds beginning to ease.

Phuket in March

Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.

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