Phuket weather January 2015

We haven't done any Phuket weather update during the month simply because there is nothing else to say rather that weather in Phuket in January 2015 has been fantastic.

Cool breeze in the evening, only few drops of rain at begin of the month and sunshine

Parade at Phuket Sarakul Stadium - the only rain in January 2015

Beaches are great without the long lines of sun beds and umbrellas, now people can take their own or rent the small chairs and umbrellas from local people. This give the beaches a retro look despite they look not in order. But why should everything be aligned.

Patong Beach in January 2015

Much more space for those like to walk or play football and enjoy free beaches in Phuket

The month of January is perfect for any activities:

Diving in Phuket with Manta Rays
Great snorkeling at Racha Yai island
Enjoy a afternoon tour with sunset dinner on board

Sunset Cruise - Koh Keow Yai

For February looks like we are going to enjoy a another great month, the best for winter holidays in Thailand

Can also compare with weather during January 2014

Sunset at Naka Cape - Phuket

Phuket Weather in 2014

The 2014 has passed and soon we won't remember what really happen during last year.

So we have put all together here our weather reports. This will make easy to compare Phuket weather in 2014 with coming year.

• December 2014 up to 31st 
• December 2014 from 1st til 15th
• November 2014 from 9th til 30th 
• November 2014 from 1st til 8th
• October 2014 from 11th til 31st
• October 2014 from 8th til 10th 
• October 2014 from 1st til 7th 
• September 2014 from 14th til 30th
• September 2014 from 8th til 13th 
• September 2014 from 1st  til 7th
• August 2014 from 22nd til 31st
• August 2014 from 11th to 21st 
• August 2014 from 1st to 10th
• July 2014 from 20th to 31st
• July 2014 from 14th to 19th 
• July 2014 from 1st to 13th 
• June 2014 from 21st to 30th
• June 2014 from 11th to 20th 
• June 2014 from 1st to 10th
• May 2014 second half 
• May 2014 first half
• 17th to 23rd March 2014
• 2nd to 8th March 2014
• Phuket Weather Feruary 2014
• Update 28 Jan/03 Feb 2014
• Update 21/27 of January 2014 

Also useful to see how was weather in Phuket in 2014 during each month so can be more easy to plan next holidays inPhuket

During 2014 we saw the beach chairs and umbrellas removed from all beaches, ere how nice are the beaches now

Kamala Beach in March 2014

Kata Beach in December 2014

Phuket Weather December up to 31st

First of all Happy New Year to everyone and we wish all a great 2015

Form weather side during second half of December wether in Phuket must say was normal. Often in Dece,ner in Phuket weather can reserve some surprise. Such as days with tick clouds, raina dn strong wind.

The two pictures here below have been taken on same day, the first at lunch time in Patong Beach. The Second in Kathu around 16:00 hrs. The Storm last for about two hours. Evening was again fine.

They give the exact idea of the weather in Phuket in December

Lunch at Sabai Restaurant on 26 December 2014

Late Afternoon Weather in Kathu on 26 December 2014

This happen for three days before Christmas,  however almost of days weather was fine with sun, cool breeze and few drops of rain.

Kamala Beach on 27 December 2014

Today we can close the year with a very nice day the cool breeze in theevening and night will make NYE even more pleasant.

See you in the New Year for more updates for Phuket Weather that looks fine for next month.

Patong Beach without sun chairs...Great is it?

Phuket weather Update up to 15 December 2014

It is high season and so not much to say about weather. During first two weeks of December weather in Phuket has been good. Some rain in the evening, locally heavy.

Didn't rain every evening just few times. During the day very hot and a mild breeze from east taking relief.

Patong Bay on 1st December 2014

Then on 14 December a cloudy day with wind brought fresh air to Phuket, this happen every year in December. Don't forget that will be winter also here so temperature will go down a bit.... 24 Celsius in the early morning.

Kathu hills 15 December 2014 - morning

Then this morning back to normal, still some clouds on the sky and evening a short rain that refresh air for a good night sleep

Sea has seen bad condition only on 14th December for the rest very good with water as usual between 28 and 30 Celsius

So nothing to be worry during holidays, just keep an eye to the sky and remember that Phuket is a tropical island and rain is part of its life. The green forest that covers almost part of it is a rain forest.

Forecast say that some more windy and rainy day could happen before end of the week eventually enjoy a great day at one of the many spa and massage in Phuket.

http://www.tmd.go.th/en/province.php?id=75

When look at forecast remember that the important part is the percent of coverage that identify the risk of rain and not the icon that generally says that weather is variable..as it should be

Sunset at Karon Beach on 11 December  2014

Phuket weather update in November 2014

Can say without doubt that Phuket High Season has started since begin of November.

View from Kata Beach Hotel in mid November 2014

Weather is the typical for the period, flat sea, mild breeze. Sky is free from clouds during the morning, then clouds start piling up during begin of afternoon and local storms and showers are possible.

Afternoon storm over Kathu in Nov 2014

As said all normal, wind direction changed and during last week is now preeminent from North  East. This is the winter Monsoon that will bring dry and fresh air from inner Asia to Phuket.

Kata Beach free from umbrellas and sunbeds

During November is still transition so we saw some short rain and storm that last only two or three hours.

Now we are getting in December and we expect great weather that makes possible to enjoy all activities and excursions in Phuket and surrounding areas

Morning sky in Phuket in Nov 2014

here some forecast for nest few days
Windguru Phuket
Phuket Meteo

Phuket weather update from 1st to 8th November 2014

During first part of November weather has been normal for this time the year. very good days with sunshine and nice breeze alternate to days  with clouds and grey sky, rain can be heavy.

1st and 2nd November were very good, as can see from the image of Kata Beach here below , people now enjoy free beaches and a lot of space.

Kata Beach on 2nd November 2014

Kata Beach without sun beds

Then on 3rd November was a grey day with clouds and rain. best for relax and enjoy spa and massage. The rain weather kept going until 5th November. Then again back to good weather on the 6th for Loy Kratong Celebration.

7th was a mix of good and bad, wind picked up but nothing serious, forecast said that week end should see storms and strong wind. However today is raining all day long and clouds cover the sky wind isn't strong at all and sea is almost flat.

Boat Lagoon on 7th November 2014

Koh Khai Nui Island on 7th November 2014

Forecast for Sunday then cahnged to moderate wind, no waves but surely rain.

However weather will be,  take it easy, it is holidays time and temperature is always high and it is possible to enjoy a lot of activities,

Take time to visit Old Phuket Town with a private tour.

Phuket weather update October 2014 from 11th til 31st

Fast and easy we got to end of October, our last update for Phuket weather was three weeks ago.

Karon Beach on 13 October 2014

Why so long without any news about Phuket Weather? Simply because weather has been very good.

Panoramic View from Cape Panwa in October 2014

Normal pattern for this time of the year, no wind and flat sea, during almost of the day blue sky and sunshine. Can expect anyway local storms and rain falls that last between one and two hours.

During these storms rain can be very heavy causing flash floods that affect only the area where rain is concentrated . So just stop and wait for a moment until rain slow down. There is no strong wind associated with these storms however when at sea visibility can be poor and some waves is possible but less than one meter.

Storm over Kathu on 13 October 2014

This is the weather situation that will bring us into the so called high season.

What is high season in Phuket : its is the period between mid October and mid May, when wind change direction blowing from north east. Bringing fresh and dry air from inland.

Patong Beach ready for high season

Now we are in the transition, the heavy rains of Summer Monsoon are over, sky is clear most of the day. However air is hot and humidity is high so dense clouds form offshore and once they are loaded or water release it to the ground or sea with this quick and strong storms

A good news is that is now time to enjoy the Sea and it is safe to swim in area and beach, rip currents are gone and sea is flat

Sea Canoe at Koh Hong 12 October 2014

Today was an alarming news about waterspout, they are normal during October and November  and they last only few minutes, during storms there si the opportunity to take very good pictures.

Waterspout off Patong Beach

In conclusion is time to fully enjoy holidays and all activities that Phuket and surrounding areas offer.

There isn't any better time as now can enjoy the sea, the forest and the beaches

Specially good time for rafting and tubing with rivers at correct level of water

Tubing in Phang Nga 

Khao Sok tour 

Phuket Weather update October 2014 from 8th til 10th

Made an update because in last two days weather, as foreseen, changed.

Now we have pleasant blue skies, flat sea and a breeze that keeps fresh air Moving. After few days of heavy rain seems we are moving fats to winter conditions, soon the wind will change direction bringing fresh air from North and less and less rain.

Phuket weather on 10 October 2014

Phuket Panoramic view on 10 October 2014

Don't forget Phuket is a tropical island and rain is a very important part of its life, otherwise would be a sandy and dusty place without any vegetation on.

So in case will rain during your holiday don't be worry but still enjoy activities and things to in Phuket. Sea water temperature is all year round between 28 and 30 Celsius and air temperature never below 24 Celsius during the day.

Elephant trekking in Phuket 9 October 2014

Enjoy shower after a day at work

Until summer Monsoon is active (wind comes from South West), be careful swimming and follow the signal on the beaches. If sea is flat but red flags are on, doesn't mean that someone forgot them. It means that it is dangerous enter the sea.

Rip currents warning at Phuket beaches

Rip currents are a normal condition between May and end of October and they are dangerous specially to those with basic swimming skills.

Phuket Weather Update October 2014 from 1st til 7th

In Phuket weather in October started as same as was at the end of September, blue sky, flat sea and beautiful days. See the picture below taken at Racha Yai island on 1st October.

Pa Tok Beach at Koh Racha Yai on 1st October 2014

Really enjoyed the premium day trip.

On the 2nd still with good weather went to Kathu Shrine for the final ceremony of  the famous Phuket vegetarian festival. As i follow the rules nine days i was able to get blessed from the spirits of warriors that than night went back to the skies accompanied by fireworks and crackers until 2 am.

A lot of people at Kathu Shrine

Women blessing at Kathu Shrine

Final day with blessing

Then from 3rd until now weather went from bad to worse with every bad condition on Sunday and Monday. Big waves and strong wind has left all boats ashore. Rain was very heavy.

Kata Beach on 6th October 2014

Only today the situation is going back to normal, still raining, however seems will improve during the night and we will have good weather by Thursday. despite will be better rain will fall down for at least another week

Latest Phuket weather update

Phuket Weather in September 2014 from 8th til 13th

Welcome to Phuket raining season. As said many time September in Phuket is surely wet and rain can pour down the sky for days. The video is taken from our office looking at Loch Palm Golf Course in Kathu

During last few days we had a lot of rain, no big floods or exceptional events, just ordinary life during rain season. Since 11 September rain been during afternoon and early evening . Lovely morning with sun shining and time to enjoy the beach.

Panoramic view of Patong Beach 11 Sep 2014

The picture above was taken in Patong beach, new rules in Phuket have now forced all business off the sand. A lot of space for those like to walk, enjoy the view or just relax sitting on the sand. Wind blew strong for two days and now is cal.

Waves went bigger even close to shore and unfortunately drop a lot of rubbish on the beaches. Today no wind and sea is flat.

If you are in Phuket now can enjoy the hotels low rates and a lot of things to do in land and when weather is good off sea.

A good option is a sunset dinner in Phuket,  boats cruise around the small islands south of Phuket where sea is calm, enjoy swimming in the warm waters of the Andaman Sea and the great dinner on board.

For next few days forecast don't say any thing special apart that probably will rain and probably strong wind from Sunday to Tuesday

Phuket weather September 2014 - update from 1st til 7th

Latest Phuket weather update

Today weather in Phuket isn't the best. tick clouds cover the sky and wind is blowing. Despite this not much rain. Probably most of the people this morning will ask themselves the usual question

What to do in a rain day in Phuket?

A lot still available, first of all take it easy and relax it is holidays time. Can take a tour around the island visit best places, some museum and late afternoon enjoy the walking street at Thalang Road

Phuket Big Buddha on 3 September 2014

Take a taxi and go to a spa for three hours, relaxing and great for your health. Best spas are bit more expensive but worth the money

A lot more such as karts, minigolf and thousand more

During the week weather has been great up to Friday, beaches are beautiful without chair, here below the image of Nai Harn beach.

Nai Harn beach now free - 4th September 2014

From Friday wind picked up and Saturday wave were bigger out at sea. I took the picture here below at Paradise Beach, that is the only place near Patong where can enjoy sunbeds and great beach. How to get to Paradise beach.

Paradise beach on 6th Sept 2014

Sunbeds at Paradise Beach 6th Sept 2014

Forecast say wind will blow for two more days then we should enter the real rain season

Phuket weather update from 21st til 31st August 2014

The latest Phuket weather update that also close August. During last week of August we saw more rain that previous week. Specially between Tuesday and Thursday.

Kata Beach 24 August 2014

Kata Beach without chairs - August 2014

Still can say that we are enjoying good weather for August. Sea has been choppy only one day for the rest is flat, warm and very enjoyable,

Storm over Ao Yon - Phuket  on 26 August 2014

Relax Bay in Phuket- morning 26 August 2014

The weather in Phuket in August is tropical, with sun in the morning and then afternoon rain or storms, due to increasing level of humidity.

The end of August will bring us into the real rain season of Phuket that usually is between mid September and mid October.

For the moment forecast look very good for the next week, we will keep update about the real situation

One good news for tourist that like to extend their holidays in Phuket, since 29 August 2014 is possible to extend the stay for 30 days at immigration offices, no need to leave and come back. easy and simple and the fee is just 1,900 Thai Baht 

https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/429056/tourists-get-extended-visas

Phuket weather update from 11th til 21st August 2014

Phuket weather in August is much better than usual. Sea finally is flat and wind dropped making tours to Phuket nearby Islands pleasant despite some rain.

The picture of Bang Tao beach here below gives the clear idea of actual situation.

Panoramic view Bang Tao to Layan Beach on 18 Aug 2014

On the left side is south to Bang Tao beach while right is Layan Beach, center is Laypang Beach. The sky form West is clear and a nice Sun is shining while south a thunderstorm is pouring rain down.

This has been Phuket weather during last few days, local thunderstorms with rain that some times was very heavy causing floods in some area of Phuket Island.

Patong  beach flooded after heavy rain

From many years living here, watching the sky at to try to understand how weather works here found that situation as now are due to Phuket hills that collect clouds coming from the sea. Often those during day trips out to islands such as Phi Phi and Racha Yai don't see any rain all day.

Clouds over Loch Palm Golf - August 2014

However is weather enjoy holidays and take it easy rain is part of life, specially on a tropical island

Bang Tao Beach on 19 August 2014

For a better idea of Phuket weather in August 2014 compare with August 2013

Phuket weather August 2014 update from 1st til 10th

here is our Phuket weather update, August started with a much better weather then July.

Patong Beach  on 9 August 2014

Today as in past three days the morning weather is lovely, sunshine a nice breeze and sea is flat. So a great day to enjoy beaches and tours to islands nearby Phuket.

Bamboo island on 7th August 2014

During first ten days of August the weather in Phuket is exactly what to expect on a tropical island during Summer. Nice morning, humidity and temperature increase during the day and mid or late afternoon local rain that sometime are storms.

Wind is strong and waves high only during the storms

Maya Bay early morning 7th August 2014

First boat at 7 am before all tours

Maya Beach early morning on 7th August 2014

There were two exception on 4th and 6th August when did rain almost all day.

Forecast for nest few days look good, considering the season, surely all those enjoy the long week end will have good time

This week end will have two extra days holidays, tomorrow 11th and Tuesday 12 August.

12th August in Thailand is a very important celebration. It is HM The Queen's birthday and so in Her honor it is Mother's Day. All communities around the country do celebration and organizing events to make places better and looking good.

Remember that alcohol is banned between Monday 11 and Tuesday 12, banks and government offices along with school will be close.

Enjoy Holidays