Thailand's largest island, Phuket was a major tin-mining center and trading post on the route between India and China for centuries. Its Sino-Portuguese Old Town reflects the influence of Chinese miners and European merchants who settled here. The island's 30+ beaches range from the bustling Patong strip to secluded coves backed by jungle-clad cliffs.
Nights sit around 25°C and afternoons around 32°C.
Phuket barely changes season: afternoons sit around 33°C and nights around 26°C most of the year.
Some February days reach 37°C.
There is a clear wet season from April – November, peaking in September with around 350 mm. The dry months run from February.
Air quality is worth watching: March averages an AQI of 61, while October clears to 33.
Daylight is steady all year, around 12.0 hours a day.
For what you're after, the best months in Phuket are December – March. Expect fast internet (299 Mbps) and a moderate cost of living (about €950 a month).
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