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Showing posts sorted by relevance for query weather may 2013. Sort by date Show all posts

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Phuket Weather in May 2014 from 15th to 31st

During second half of May weather was as expected with some heavy rain storm. Still many good sunny days. What is important that wind is weak resulting is almost flat sea.

The Marine parks are now closed as for every year to let nature rest from tourist and divers and for safety as waves in open sea can be high as three meters as soon wind will blow.
Jet Cruiser 9 on way to Phi Phi in May
Sea between Phi Phi and Phuket

So we passed from rain and storms as the picture here below takes from our new office building in Kathu
View of Kathu Phuket
Storm over Phuket Town - Thailand

View of Kathu
May monsoon rains over Kathu - Thailand

To clear sky flat sea and a beautiful rainbow as here below during the Phi Phi overnight trip on our leisure boat MV Sai Mai
Sunrise at Bamboo Island - Phi Phi
Sunrise at Bamboo Island - Thailand

Koh Bida Nok - Phi Phi Islands
Rainbow at Koh Bida Nok - Thailand

As said Marine National Park on Andaman Coast of Thailand are now closed. This is normal and every year on 15th May the official closure is announced. Why the Marine park in Thailand close? First of all weather conditions, in Similan Islands and south of Lanta at hin Deng and Hin Muang the sea conditions can rapidly change. Won't be so nice to be outside the sea with two or three meters waves and may have to stay sheltered fro few days.

Second to allow the beautiful nature there to take a rest from torus, diving and all traffic generated by tourist activities.

They will re open on 15th October or soon after when weather conditions will become more stable with the Winter Monsoon
Similan Islands National Park - Thailand
See you again in October

Can also compare with weather in Phuket in May 2013

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Phuket Weather 15 May 2013

Today wind changed bringing the Summer Monsoon to Phuket and Easy Day Thailand started to record weather conditions. This post isn't meant to make forecast or stats just to let you know how weather is in Phuket today and give some basic information about on what is going on in the Pearl of Andaman sky and sea.

We will try to put online a new picture everyday with information.

On 15 May 2013, afternoon, the large clouds are at horizon as now wind blows from South West bringing the humidity from open ocean, but cooling down the hot air. Waves are small but constantly breaking on the beach...happy surfers.
Kata Beach - surfing in Phuket
Surfer at Kata Beach - Phuket

Today didn't rain all day From now until Monsoon will turn from North East it is dangerous to swim in the sea from West coast beaches. As South West Monsoon brings a dangerous rip current.
Patong Bay - Phuket
View of Patong from the hillside
Best is book and hotel with a nice swimming pool. For forecast and more information

Monday, June 30, 2014

Phuket Weather in June 2014 from 21 to 30

Today we started with a very nice morning after the wind and heavy rains on Sunday. But during the  day more rain is coming.
Patong Bay from North side
This morning on the way to Kamala
Patong Bay north side
Same point last year 30 June 2013


Last part of June passed as was in Phuket forecast, during the week end (21 and 22 June) stormy and wet, then strong wind blown clouds away on Monday and Tuesday giving a great break between Wednesday and Friday. Also waves were much lower and all sea activities started again as usual.
Kalim Bay - Phuket
Kalim bay on 23 June 2014
Loch Palm Golf in Phuket
Loch Palm Golf course on 20 June 2014

I believe that weather in Phuket in June 2014 has been normal, strong wind with big waves, some short but powerful rainstorm alternated to good sunny days. June is one of best time in Phuket for those like surfing, however this nice open air activity need the perfect combination between wind and tides. If like to surf in Phuket best moment is during the incoming high tide. Combined with the big swells from off shore make the condition perfect to enjoy surfing. Mots famous beaches in Phuket among surfers lovers are Kata Beach and Kalim beach.
Surfing at Kata Beach - Phuket
Ready for surfing at Kata Beach

Surfing in Phuket - Kata Beach
Surfing at Kata Beach, in background Koh Pu

Don't forget while surfing in Phuket that sea can be very dangerous during summer monsoon, rip currents in Phuket between end of May and begin of October make difficult to swim and every year the sea claims few life.
Phuket rip currents warning sign
Swim in the area between two red and yellow flags

On all most important beaches there are signs displaying information about the Phuket west coats rip currents. How to deal with them and where is possible to swim. Also on all major beaches red flags are displayed.

What does mean red flag on the beach?

That it is dangerous to go in the water, even in shallow water, as the rip current is strong can knock a person down and drag the person in deep water.

However can still enjoy the beaches, just be careful and follow the signs. Best thing during summer is to book  hotels with nice pool settings.

If like to compare June 2014 with Phuket weather in June 2013, just follow the link to our weather reports

Now we are looking forward to July weather when in Phuket is normally good with weak wind, almost flat sea and not much rain.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Phuket weather 30 May 2013

So far so good... the day started with only a thin line of clouds and keep going nice and sunny. However forecast say that in nest few days more storms and rain is coming, lets see and keep enjoying sun and mild wind.

The Old Phuket Hotel - Karon
Blue sky on 30 May 2013 - Karon Beach
Today went to visit the old Phuket hotel in Karon with is unique Sino Wing that looks like a replica of Phuket Town roads. Customers were enjoying sun sun bath at pool.
The Old Phuket Hotel - Karon
Sino wing pool

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Phuket weather 23 May 2013

Another nice sunny early morning in Phuket, so if like to do some open air activity start early is the best, during the day the weather can change and turn into rain


If like to golf Phuket offers many courses from easier to more challenging, the Red Mountains Golf course is in Kathu. It is called Red Mountain as built inside one of the many former Tin Mines of Phuket, a great scenario. 

16th Hole - Red Mountains Golf course Phuket Island


On West Coats still on the red flags, swimming from Phuket West coast is dangerous between May and October because of strong rip currents. This are  generated by constant wind and waves during summer season. Can still enjoy stay in shallow water and of course surf the waves being aware to not go to far into open sea.

Kata Beach is most famous place for surfing in Phuket and May and June are best time. Just wait for the correct tide.

if prefer more quiet things to do give a chance to Phuket Mining Museum and see how was the Island life 100 years ago

Friday, May 31, 2013

Phuket weather 31 May 2013

Today we close first month, actually two weeks, of our reports so for future reference everyone can see how was weather in Phuket in May.

The month also closed with another great sunny day, no waves, almost flat sea and a mild wind that make perfect stay on the beach and relax. This is a great reward for those that don't listen to forecast and misunderstand what Monsoon means.

We have welcome our loyal customer Angelo back again to Phuket to enjoy holidays and few dives. Can see from his polo that he has been Easy Day Thailand first ever customer back in 2009, coming back to Phuket almost every year, actually twice in last eight months.
Phuket airport transfers with Easy Day Thailand
Mr Angelo  - our first customer
Phuket airport transfers with Easy Day Thailand
The customer no 1

At Relax Bay in front Le Meridien Beach Resort in Phuket, people enjoy playing in the calm water and relax on the sun chairs. Really a beautiful day and was as this all day long.

Despite being a public beach is basically impossible to get here if you are not an hotel, guest. There is only a walking passage in the woods to get here and isn't easy to find. Isn't allowed to enter the hotel premises with any vehicle if you are not staying at the hotel. This makes relax bay beach one of most exclusive in Phuket. But if you decided to take your diving course or dive with Sea Fun Divers, then will have the opportunity to even dive the reef there (from November to begin of May).  This is best beach dive in Phuket
Relax Bay - Phuket
Beach dive entry point - Relax Beach


Taking your diving lesson and get certified in Phuket will also mean access to best training facilities, just see how big is the pool!
Le Meridien Beach resort Phuket
Le Meridien Phuket - swimming pool

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Phuket weather 26 May 2013

Today went up to Phuket Big Buddha, from there can see all Phuket island and have a clear picture about the weather. Early morning was raining the sun shine until mid afternoon when bigger clouds arrive from the open sea bringing more rain.

Wind is mild and sea is flat. During Summer however we rec recommend trips on big boats and use of speed boats only for closer islands, such as Racha Yai. As weather changes during the day making uncomfortable stay for two hours on a small boat. When it is raining waves become bigger.

Big Buddha Phuket Island

To get to Phuket Big Buddah need to go to Chalong the area south of Phuket. Take the Chaofa East Road and look for the sign. Coming from south the road to big Buddha is on the left.
Hire a minivan with driver and ask to include the Big Buddha in your private Island tour




Saturday, May 18, 2013

Phuket Weather 18 May 2013


May keep going as normal with a bi or rain last night. For today will have cover sky and hot, probably all day conditions won't change.

Mild  wind from South West bringing humidity, small waves, remember to keep an eye on red flags on the beaches. If they are up means rip currents make dangerous to swim.

A day like today is perfect to enjoy some fresh water activities such as rafting now more water in the rivers and helps to cool down during hot and humid tropical weather.

No problem in case of rain...you will wet anyway

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Phuket weather 22 may 2013

Sunshine and blue sky keep alternating with clouds and rain, this is the weather pattern for may on a tropical island as Phuket. One thing is sure, humidity is high and why feels so hot.
Despite rains the level of waterfalls, streams and lakes in Phuket are still low as need much more to recover form dry season (January to April)

Early morning only a thin veil of clouds so a good day, waves get bigger on the beaches facing west and wind increase every day pushing the clouds from open ocean.

If like to take a walk in the jungle remember to bring water with you along with a dry shirt and mosquito repellent. There are few places in Phuket where can do short jungle trekking to see the huge threes. one is Kathu Waterfall, or Tonsai Waterfall where you will find the gibbons rehabilitation center too. Tonsai is part of a National Park so need to pay the entry fee. if like a wild place free of cahrge and near good local life and restaurants then Kathu is perfect



Kathu waterfall Phuket
Kathu Waterfall






 

Monday, May 27, 2013

Phuket weather 27 May 2013

Very nice and sunny morning. The air is so clear that from Chalong pier can see Racha Yia and Racha noi islands. they are are south of Phuket.

Racha Yai Island - Phuket, Thailand


Boats were ready to take people to enjoy diving, snorkelling and relax.

Diving in Phuket is good all year round, with best visibility from April till October.


For snorkeling Racha Yai offer very good condition specially during summer, our bat M/V Sai Mai was ready at noon for an half day trip to Racha Yai

Chalong Pier is locate in Chalong Bay, South East side of the island. All diving boats, most of speed boats and yacht are moored here as the bay offer shelter all year round. To get there from Phuket town take the Chaofa West road and drive down until pass Chalong Police station and at the circle take the road on the left.

From Patong or any other location north, go south to Karon then follow from there.

From Karon and Kata take the Patak road direction east, follow the sign to Chalong Bay, the road goes up the hill and soon you will see the bay. At the circle need to take the road in front of you.

Form Rawai and Nai Harn, take the Chaofa West road direction North at the circle take the road on your right.

The jetty is about 2km long and easily minivans can drop off and pick up customers.

The weather as been good then for all day with wind blowing stronger drying the air and clouds formation.

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Phuket Weather 16 May 2013

Early morning weather report. Another good day with only few clouds high in the Sky. Already hot in the morning and quiet humid.

No rain during the day, mild wind and small waves, forecast say that tomorrow could be raining. lets see.


Monday, September 23, 2013

Phuket weather from 20 to 23 September 2013

The weather during last few days has been affected by big events from the China Sea last the tropical storm USAGI that caused floods in China and Philippines. The storm affected central Thailand with heavy rain falls and rivers level raised to critical point.

In Phuket we saw heavy rain on Friday only then Saturday wind started blowing stronger with high waves, but sky went back to blue and clouds were passing fast.
Patong Tower - Phuket
Sky over Patong Tower - 21 Sept 2013

Sunday was basically same as previous day and today we saw more dark clouds, again strong wind helped to keep sky clean so almost all day Sun was shining.
Bangla Road Patong-Phuket
Bangla Road Entry - Patong 23 Sept 2013
Swim from Phuket West coast it is very dangerous from may till October when the wind direction will change from North East, when at the beaches keep this in mind and follow the warnings.
Kata beach Phuket
What to do in case of rip current

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Phuket weather 28 May 2013

Another sunny day with a great blue sky and no clouds at horizon, the pictures have been taken in Kathu looking at South West. Will be another great plenty of things to do in Phuket.

However In the afternoon large dark clouds arrived and soon was a storm and rain that last after two and half hours

This morning decided to go work with the bicycle to keep myself fit and also to enjoy the good weather. This is something to consider as alternative to beach and resort life. This is best way to discover a lot of different places and enjoy an easy day in Phuket.


Check out more about Phuket bike tours with our friend James. 

Friday, July 12, 2013

Phuket Weather 10, 11 and 12 July 2013

Three days with alternate situations, first sun shine and some clouds then yesterday was raining during all afternoon making air fresh and very nice night,
Kathu Phuket
Prabaramee Rd Kathu

This morning great surprise blue sky clear air and sun shine all day, really a beautiful weather.
Patong Bay Phuket
Clear Sky over Patong bay July 2013

With still fresh air in the morning and a breeze blowing gently was a great day for those like to golf. Golfing in Phuket is very easy with many different golf courses, two most popular are located in Kathu. Loch Palm and Red Mountain there are next each other and belong to same owner but with very different characteristics.
Red Mountains Golf in Phuket
Red Mountains Golf - driving range

Red Mountains Golf in Phuket
Red Mountains Golf Course

The Loch Palm more easy and relaxing while Red Mountains a bit more challenging.

Loch Palm Golf Course in Phuket
Loch Palm Golf - driving range
Weather will stay as now for at least few days, it will depends how strong the Hurricane on Taiwan will get and if it will move down to South China Sea, sending some wind and may be some rain here or move north leaving Phuket untouched.

Loch Palm Golf Course in Phuket
Loch Palm Golf Course

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

phuket weather 21 May 2013

Got Ready to go for early morning Walk but the rain started, take it easy enjoy breakfast and wait as sun could come out any time.

Can see how much rain in few minutes came down, refreshing the air.

What you see is the typical Spirit House that almost every one has in the garden


Wind get stronger every day, normal for the season. This makes possible to have sun shine alternate to heavy rain few times a day

So if you changed mind after breakfast still a lot to do in the afternoon, such as enjoy Phang Nga Bay.

The best is Hong Island with a Private Phuket canoeing Tour by Easy Day Thailand. 

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Phuket weather 19 May 2013

Rain !!

Took a picture of the road in front the office, as today sky is the same all over Phuket Island.

Tick clouds full of rain that started poring down yesterday evening...that's normal for this time the year.

At least air temperature and humidity dropped so nice cool night and temperature during the day around 25 Celsius.

Forecasts say that will be like this for two or three days..lest see tomorrow.

No wind and small waves.

What to do in Phuket when it is raining ?

A lot of things such as:

Learn scuba diving, the Open Water Course takes four days, learning new things, meeting other people and make the exciting experience to meet the underwater world....doesn't matter it's raining as most of the course will be under water 

Take a private day tour of the island and ask to include a spa treatment, this will make your day different and relaxing.


Visit Phuket Museum and see more about Phuket History,, they are cheap and very well organised










Friday, May 24, 2013

Phuket weather 24 May 2013 also Visaka Bucha Day

During the night we had heavy rain falls but in the morning just grey sky and people were on the streets for traditional Sai Bat (ใส่ บาตร), offer food to Monks. All day will be cover in clouds and rain will probably pour down late afternoon. Forecast say will be like this for all weekend.

Sai Batr - offer food to Monks
Offering food to Monks in the morning

Wat Kathu in Phuket Thailand
Kathu Temple - Phuket
Today is public holiday in Thailand it is Visaka Bucha Day (วันวิสาขบูชา), that is celebrate on the full moon that marks the 6th Lunar month.

It is Buddhist observance commemorating the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. Also observed as National Tree Day. People also will do their offer to Monks at  temples, afternoon was time for them to put gs in order
Kathu temple in Phuket Thailand
Wat Kathu in Phuket

Schools, Banks and government offices are closed. Alcohol sale are banned so also bars and other venues will stay closed.

If like to see local tradition and life then take an half day tour starting early morning and get around some of the temples.

Kathu Temple is one of oldest temple in Phuket and very close to most popular resorts areas.
Kathu temple in Phuket Thailand
Kathu Temple

Kathu temple in Phuket Thailand
Wat Kathu

Kathu temple in Phuket Thailand
Monks shelter at Kathu Temple


Monday, September 2, 2013

Phuket weather 1 and 2 September 2013

Welcome into the month of rain, in fact September has highest humidity, mots of days will rain and surprise lowest temperatures, still around the 30 Celsius. But no wind and almost flat sea.

The photo below give the right picture, flat sea in Patong Beach clouds at horizon but still enough blue sky to enjoy a sun bath.
Patong Beach - Phuket
Patong Beach on 1st September 2013

Rain can be just for few hours every day, for few drops to an heavy shower that can flood an entire area, or keep going for days an alternation of drops and heavy rain.

I have took a photo of Kathu Waterfall stream, reason is to compare how is now at begin of September and how will be after few days rain, if rain will come. However will need rain to fill up the water reservoirs, that water will be used during Phuket dry season from January to mid May.
Kathu Waterfall- Phuket
Kathu Waterfall river  on 2nd September 2013