Bangkok and Phuket are close in November. Bangkok averages 25–33°C with moderate crowds; Phuket 25–32°C with moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Bangkok and Phuket
The verdict for November
Dry season arrives
+Rain drops sharply and the city moves into the more comfortable dry season.
–Demand begins increasing as peak season approaches.
Loy Krathong on the river is one of Thailand's most beautiful nights.
Dry season returns
+Dry-season conditions return and the island becomes more beach-reliable.
–Demand and prices climb quickly as the month progresses.
Dry-season conditions return and the island becomes more beach-reliable.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
Another month