Where and when
Best time to visit Phuket from India
Phuket is the Andaman beach break with direct flights from several Indian metros: Patong and Kata for beach days, the Old Town for Sino-Portuguese streets and food, and boat trips out to Phang Nga Bay and the Phi Phi islands.
Cheapest month to fly: October, from ₹21,854 return (Mumbai, seen 4 Oct). Cheapest fare checked in the last 48 hours: ₹24,096 from Mumbai.
Phuket month by month
| Month | Season | High / low | Rain | Cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Peak | 28° / 26°C | 80 mm | ₹24k ● live ₹24k |
| February | Peak | 29° / 26°C | 27 mm | ₹26k ● live ₹30k |
| March | Peak | 30° / 27°C | 112 mm | ₹26k ● live ₹26k |
| April Songkran (Thai New Year, water festival) | Shoulder | 30° / 28°C | 145 mm | ₹25k seen 1 Oct |
| May | Off-season | 29° / 28°C | 265 mm | – |
| June | Off-season | 29° / 28°C | 281 mm | – |
| July | Off-season | 28° / 27°C | 264 mm | – |
| August | Off-season | 28° / 27°C | 310 mm | – |
| September | Off-season | 28° / 27°C | 352 mm | – |
| October Phuket Vegetarian Festival | Off-season | 28° / 27°C | 336 mm | ₹22k ● live ₹26k |
| November | Shoulder | 28° / 27°C | 219 mm | ₹25k ● live ₹25k |
| December | Peak | 28° / 26°C | 137 mm | ₹24k ● live ₹27k |
Fares are the lowest return fare seen in the last 14 days for trips departing that month, from any Indian city we track; a green dot means a fare checked in the last 48 hours. Months with a dash have no fares yet. Seasons: NASA POWER climate normals (derived) (checked 2026-10-09). Weather averages: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) Daily API v2.10.0, MERRA-2 based, 2001-2020 monthly means of daily values.
Dates to plan around
In Phuket
- Phuket Vegetarian Festival · 10–18 Oct 2026 (moon-dependent, may shift). Nine days of Taoist processions, firewalking and piercing rituals at the island's Chinese shrines, centred on Phuket Town; roads near the shrines close for processions and vegetarian food stalls line the streets. source, checked 2026-10-09
- Songkran (Thai New Year, water festival) · 13–15 Apr. Thai New Year water fights on Patong's Bangla Road and in Phuket Town; Patong's own water festival starts around 11 April, many shops close and hotels fill, so book ahead. source, checked 2026-10-09
Indian rush periods
Fares out of India rise around these holidays, so book earlier or fly just outside them.
- Dussehra & Durga Puja · 16–21 Oct
- Diwali · 5–11 Nov
- Guru Nanak Jayanti · 20–24 Nov
- Christmas & New Year · 18 Dec – 3 Jan
- Pongal / Makar Sankranti · 13–18 Jan
- Republic Day weekend · 22–26 Jan
Flights to Phuket by departure city
Visa for Indian passports
Indian passport holders can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days. For longer stays, apply for a tourist e-visa at thaievisa.go.th. Cut from 60 to 30 days on 15 Sep 2026. Fill the free TDAC arrival card before landing.
Phuket: questions
What is the best time to visit Phuket?
Phuket's peak season is December, January, February and March, with April and November as shoulder months. Derived from NASA POWER climate normals: the Andaman coast is driest from December to March, April is hot with showers building, and the southwest monsoon brings heavy rain and rough seas from May to October, easing through November.
When is the rainy season in Phuket?
The wettest months are August, September and October, with about 310 mm, 352 mm, 336 mm of rain respectively on average.
How hot does Phuket get?
March is the hottest month, with average daily highs near 30°C. January has the coolest nights, around 26°C.
When is Phuket most crowded?
Expect the most visitors in December, January, February and March. Events that draw crowds: Phuket Vegetarian Festival (10–18 Oct 2026), Songkran (Thai New Year, water festival) (13–15 Apr).
Which month is cheapest to fly to Phuket from India?
October 2026 has the lowest return fare FlyBun has seen in the last 14 days, ₹21,854 from Mumbai. We have fares for 7 of the next 12 months, so a month with no figure may be cheaper. Fares change daily.
Do Indians need a visa for Thailand?
Indian passport holders can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days. For longer stays, apply for a tourist e-visa at thaievisa.go.th. Cut from 60 to 30 days on 15 Sep 2026. Fill the free TDAC arrival card before landing.
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