Phuket Weather 8 June 2013

Another awesome sunny and dry day. Forecasts provided by wind guru website, which are usually quite accurate, are saying that from tomorrow afternoon the wind intensity will increase and on Monday is expected to reach peaks of 20-25 knots and to have waves up to 3 meters. 

Probably not the best day to go out on a speedboat tour to Phi Phi or Racha Yai, better to stay on the safe side using a bigger and stable boat like Royal Jet Cruiser 9.

The conditions might slightly change between now and Monday however as we can see from the flags in the picture below today the wind already picked up a bit.

Go-Kart track in Kathu

The picture was taken at one of the two Go-Kart tracks located in Kathu near our office. In the past few years this area has developed hosting many of the most interesting Phuket Activities. You should probably consider enjoying such land-based activities on those days when the sea is expected to be very rough.

Phuket Weather 7 June 2013

Great surprise when I opened the house door today in early morning, a clear blue sky! I love the contrast between the lush green rain forest and the sky. We rarely see a such clean sky even during the dry season.

View of Kathu Rain Forest

Later after lunch I went to Karon Beach, in the meanwhile the sky got more covered but still very nice weather, perfect to enjoy the day on the beach or spend the day on a tour. With the winds blowing at altitude it's normal for clouds to come and go.

Swell at Karon Beach

Wind of course brings waves but this doesn't spoil the fun, somebody actually enjoys playing with the swell. There are as well areas that remain well sheltered and have flat waters also during monsoon season, like for example the beautiful Phang Nga Bay.

Red flags are scattered along the beach to warn the swimmers, especially Karon Beach is often affected by strong rip currents that can push you far away from the shore, so must always be very careful and better to stay where the water is still shallow. 

Swimmers with red flags at Karon Beach

Here below a couple links to useful articles explaining what to do if caught by a rip current, and characteristics of coastal currents in Phuket. A correct behaviour in these situations can easily save your life.

Phuket Weather 6 June 2013

Another day we can't complain about. Like yesterday the sky over Phuket Island has been mostly covered by a thin veil of clouds, sun was shining for most part of the day and we got no rain at all.

In the morning on my way back from Phuket Town I stopped at Bang Wad Reservoir in Kathu and took this picture. 

Bang Wad Reservoir in Kathu

We can see that water level in the "lake" is quite low meaning that it's not raining much in the overall, so for those who are not confident in coming to Phuket during the low season...don't be scared! 

Phuket Weather 5 June 2013

Today weather in Phuket has been stable. Mostly covered sky with occasional sun rays making their way through the clouds. It was a good day to move around because it hasn't rained at all for the whole day and temperature wasn't too hot.

The sea, as usual this time in June, is quite rough because of the strong wind from south west. This hasn't spoiled the day trips by boat anyway, a bit bumpy but still enjoyable.

With the higher but reasonable amount of rain during this period is nice to take part of activities like river tubing at Kapong since there is more water in the rivers making it more fun.

Phuket weather 4 June 2013

Most cloudy in the morning, during night rain refreshed the air so very good sleep.

If reading everyday the report think is raining a lot in real it isn't the steam from Kathu waterfall is still very low during a storm water level goes up a bit but then soon back to low level. Surely the forest loves rain and now every thing is green and jungle is tick.

Today will be a long journey to get to  Koh Samui and then Koh Tao where can find more sun and flat sea. This because the two side of Thailand isthmus are affected by different climate patterns. So during Summer the Gulf of Thailand sea is almost flat.

More about the journey and the weather n Samui will follow during nest few days 

Phuket weather 3 June 2013

The day started very well as can see from panoramic view of Phuket Town this morning.

Mostly blue sky but still some drop, rain was falling during night, probably during the day some more cloud and more rain, however start the day enjoying fresh air and sun isn't bad at all.

The view is from Khao Rang or Rang hill that overlook Phuket Town, people like to go there in the morning to enjoy sunrise and do some fitness in the morning fresh air.

During a city tour or island tour here is where we have lunch at famous Tunk Ka Cafe, delicious Thai food to enjoy with great view of Phuket Town. It isn't possible to enjoy an early morning cafe here but it is a great place for dinner after shopping and visit the old town.