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

Phuket in March

Great beach weather, crowds easing

The short answer

March is one of the best months to visit Phuket.

Excellent beach weather with crowds beginning to ease.

9/10 overall26–34°CModerate crowds€€€ (Medium-High)
Weather9/10
Crowds6/10
Prices5/10
Events7/10

March in detail

What March actually feels like

Weather
26–34°C
Hot and mostly dry with rising humidity.
Crowds
Moderate
High but easing.
Prices
€€€ (Medium-High)
High to moderate.

+Excellent beach weather with crowds beginning to ease.

–Temperatures and humidity rise toward April.

My tip for March

Excellent for beaches and boat trips before the wet season.

  • Beaches
  • Diving
  • Island Hopping
  • Value

How March compares

Against the other eleven months

2nd of 12 overall in Phuket, 2nd for weather, 7th for space, 9th for value. The emptiest month is September; the best value is September.

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