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.

This morning on the way to Kamala

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 on 23 June 2014

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.

Ready for surfing at 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.

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.

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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.

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

Storm over Phuket Town - Thailand

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 - Thailand

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

See you again in October

Can also compare with weather in Phuket in May 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.

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 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.

What to do in case of rip current

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 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 river  on 2nd September 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,

Prabaramee Rd Kathu

This morning great surprise blue sky clear air and sun shine all day, really a beautiful weather.

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 - driving range

Red Mountains Golf Course

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

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

Phuket Weather 21 June 2013

Today is Summer Solstice and we couldn't ask for a better day, wind still blowing but much
less then during past few days, waves less strong and lower and Sun was shining all day.

So week end should be good with less wind, may be some rain will then fall as clouds will able to form again in the sky.

Take it easy and enjoy anything like to do, from tours to activities, after few days rain rivers are now perfect to enjoy a day for tubing or Rafting.

Tubing at Kapong- Pang Nga

Koh Tao Weather from 5 to 7 June 2013

This time a short report from Koh Tao the small island in the Gulf of Thailand, famous among those like to get certified as a new diver and for being best snorkeling destination in Thailand.

Sairee Beach at Koh Tao

Tanote Bay Koh Tao Thailand

During June and all through Summer the Gulf of Thailand offers very good condition with flat sea, sun shine and only few probability of rain. While the Andaman Coast on West side is exposed to South West monsoon that carry in may and June heavy rain, then normally quiet and good condition in July, August variable.







September and October are the same in both sides normally no wind but a lot of rain. When Monsoon change from North East then winter is coming and West Coast seas are flat, just few thunderstorm in November and December then sunshine and cool air (still between 24 and 27 Celsius) from January to April. At same time the Gulf of Thailand is exposed to strong wind and as result sea is rough with big waves. Rain can be heavy from October to December to then slow down from January to April.

Ao Leuk Bay koh Tao

Koh Tao weather was good with flat see perfect to enjoy snorkeling, some short rain fall during the night then hot and clear sky,

Visibility underwater in Koh Tao during Summer is good as on west Coast less plankton and less suspension making scuba diving very pleasant.

Nang Yuan Island

Phuket weather 9 and 10 June 2013

This time made one report for two days, the reason is simply...it is really raining now. During last 48 hours a lot of rain and as consequence Patong roads were flooded, the small streams around the island suddenly got big and strong.

Wind is also strong and waves can be up to three meters, forecasts say that will stay as this for next four to five days.

What do not do in Phuket when is raining !

Don't ride motorbikes, save your money and don't rent bikes, drive a bike in Phuket isn't easy in normal conditions, when is time for heavy rain and wind it is very dangerous. So don't look for trouble and go around comfortably in a taxi.

Don't walk bare feet when roads are flooded, you will save your flip flops but won't see where you are walking with the risk to step on sharp objects, cut your feet and may get an infection.

Don't enter rooms and buildings where air con is running if you are completely wet to avoid to get sick and spend rest of the holidays in bed. Shirt and T-shirt are cheap and available every where, buy one to keep your self dry. At any 7/11 and Family Mart can buy rain ponchos for few Bahts and keep yourself dry.

Don't keep your electronics in the pockets without waterproof protection, rain can be very strong and "flood' your pockets and bag too. Best solution is a dry bag, small made in rubber and silicon they keep dry all your staff...just don't put water in :-).

Don't play with waves, one more time we like to remind everyone that swim in the sea and play with waves on Phuket West coats during summer is dangerous because of strong rip current.

Weather in Phuket, Thailand in May 2013

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More about the weather in Phuket at: Easy Day Phuket Weather Reports 

Phuket weather 2 June 2013

During night strong wind blew and rain started.

Still at mid day is raining and probably will be like this all day.

Normal for this time the year anyway swim in the sea even i a sunny day isn't possible from may til end of October because of strong rip current.

A lot to alternative things to do in Phuket while here in the summer to enjoy the hotels low rates.

Important is to pick up hotels in places that offers all services and facilities so is perfect time for Patong with shopping center, thousands of restaurants and wide choice of hotels.


While Kamala beach that is perfect location during winter because of great beach with real beach life, hundreds of restaurants just on beach e front. Strategic position between Patong and Surin so easy access to best beaches such as Laem Singh and Surin and not to far from Layan Beach.

However as said during summer staying in Kamala you will feel isolated, still many restaurant open, very easy to get to Fanatsea show that is located there. But will need to enjoy the hotel pool for a swim as big waves smash the beach all day and all traditional beach business that make the place unique are closed.

How to get to Kamala beach? Easy from airport can turn right at Thalang traffic light get to Chern Talay and follow the road along the ocean and enjoy the beautiful view, soon down the hill after Surin baech will see Kamala bay.

More about Kamala Beach

From Patong take the beach road that is one way north, at the circle stay on the right and follow the road with sea on your left, pass Kalim the Nakalay, go over the steep hill and when the road start to slope down will see Kamala Bay.

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.

Mr Angelo  - our first customer

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

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 Phuket - swimming pool

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.

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.

Sino wing pool

Phuket weather 29 May 2013

Forecast for today was rain and storms during almost all day...but then a good surprise and has been sunny for all day, just some clouds high in the sky.

Phromtep Cape in Phuket isn't good only for Sunsets but also for great Sunrise. Our Friend S Singto, was there this early morning.

The day keep going well and at Kata Noi Beach the few people enjoy playing with waves.

Kata Noi is perfect during summer because only few people go there. The beach is just south of Kata Beach or Kata Yai Beach.  Wide and long enough to enjoy a walk offers very clear water. To get there when in Kata, leave the Kata Beach Resort on your right and soon you will arrive to an intersection, take right, pass the narrow road and just after Tropical Garden Resort go straight. The two lanes road goes over the small hill and soon you will see the Katathani Beach Resort. 

The resort basically takes all beach length, this saved the area from speculation and left the beach almost untouched for everyone pleasure. Go at the road end and between the dive center and the coffee shop there is the lane to access the beach. remember that in Thailand all beaches are public so there is always a way to access them.

Here more information about Kata Noi Beach 

   

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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

Phuket Weather 25 May 2013

 

Despite forecast this morning wide blue skies and no rain, perfect to enjoy the beach and if like play with surf, keeping in mind that is dangerous swim to far.

  

Wind wasn't strong but waves were big because of high tide during full moon. Tides in Thailand are very high, and they are important for activities such as diving, surfing, fishing or just swimming. During high tide waves can reach more then two meters in height reducing the beach. need to be careful where you put your stuff to avoid the bad surprise to have everything washed into the sea. Tides are affected by the Moon and easy to predict.

At midday just after lunch more clouds came from south West and soon was raining, so was good to enjoy the morning walk and sun.

Karon Beach is about five Km south of Patong, the area has a lot of international resort and offer accommodation to all levels. Not much as night life but great place for those love a relaxing holidays in comfortable resorts. The hotels are on beach front, just walk out the properties, cross over the road and you are on the beach. The beach is the longest in Phuket with a 4 km length, making it perfect for jogging and walk.

More about Karon Beach 

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.

Offering food to Monks in the morning

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

Wat Kathu in Phuket

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

Thailand public holidays

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

Wat Kathu

Monks shelter at Kathu Temple

More about Wat Kathu

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. 

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

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

Gibbon rehabilitation project

Kathu Waterfall

Kathu Waterfall