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

Phuket in November

Dry season returns

The short answer

November is one of the best months to visit Phuket.

Dry-season conditions return and the island becomes more beach-reliable.

8/10 overall25–32°CModerate crowds€€€ (Medium)
Weather8/10
Crowds6/10
Prices6/10
Events8/10

November in detail

What November actually feels like

Weather
25–32°C
Rain begins easing as the dry season approaches.
Crowds
Moderate
Rising but still below peak.
Prices
€€€ (Medium)
Beginning to increase.

+Dry-season conditions return and the island becomes more beach-reliable.

–Demand and prices climb quickly as the month progresses.

My tip for November

Late November can offer an excellent weather/value balance.

  • Beaches
  • Diving
  • Value
  • Island Hopping

How November compares

Against the other eleven months

5th of 12 overall in Phuket, 5th for weather, 7th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is September; the best value is September.

See all twelve months for Phuket

Plan around

What’s on in Phuket in November

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November

Dates vary by lunar calendar. Evening celebrations take place around waterways and beaches.

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