Two weeks full of events
Welcome in July, normally weather in Phuket in July isn't so bad. Same rain for sure, it is normal during Summer. But not strong wind and big waves.
Here can compare with July 2013
The first two weeks of July saw mainly rain and very strong wind, the situation was affected by
Typhoon Neoguri that formed in the China Sea off shore in Philippines and then directed to Japan.
Its was a strong and big event that affected also the weather here in Phuket. So we started with rain on the 1st July.
This day also marked the begin of Ramadan for Muslim people, fasting now all day for one month, Big meals and a lot of food going at night among the Muslim communities in Phuket.
Then from 2nd to 5th July weather in Phuket has been quiet good, with sunshine, still strong wind and offshore waves were between two and three meters. During these days we had an important news in Phuket. All chairs and small business were removed from Patong beach. This action on line with new national laws aimed to put order on the beaches. now they are a bit less comfortable but surely back to their original beauty. More space, less noise and rubbish.
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| Phuket weather 1st July 2014 - view of Kathu |
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| Koh Sirey - Phuket 3rd July 2014 |
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| Kathu River still low despite rain |
From 6th July weather in Phuket started to be more stormy with isolated heavy rains, strong wind was the main feature until this afternoon (13 July 2014). Rain and sun alternate in sky.
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| Le Meridien Phuket on 5th July 2014 |
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| The waterworks level lakes is still dry on 6th July 2014 |
Between 8th and 10th July weather was bad with strong wind and rain.
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| Rain storm hits Kathu on 8th July 2014 |
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| High tide in Patong beach 10th July 2014 |
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| New Patong Beach |
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| Patong beach new look - 10th July 2014 |
On 11th July another important event happen, it was Khao Pansa day. This opens the Buddhist lent period. Was public holidays and a lot of celebration were made all over Thailand. In Kathu the 6th cultural street festival took off, a real success. Also very lucky as from 11th to 13th rain was rare over Kathu and a lot of people could enjoy this event.
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| Clear sky over Kathu at sunset on 11th July 2014 |
The Cultural street at Kathu is one of that things to not miss when thinking what to do in Phuket during a rain or cloudy day. A lot of food sold on the street, can see some of Phuket's culture and history and enjoy a great shopping at very local market.
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| Our driver Ann got ready for the parade |
The 12th July moon it is also very important because one of the big moon of the year, when the full moon looks very close and big.
Supermoon for the full moon lovers
For next week forecast are very good with calm sea , no wind and almost dry for more forecast on Phuket weather have a look to these links
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