Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in Phuket with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 25°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Phuket in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Phuket with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature rises to around 34°C, with nights close to 24°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Phuket will be around 34°C, with nights close to 24°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Phuket is 29°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 68 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The precipitation chance averages 18% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Phuket. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Phuket in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
33°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
34°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
32°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
68 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 days | 9 days | |
December
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Phuket?
January is a great month to be in Phuket for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Phuket in January
With 36°C, Phuket hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 20°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Phuket
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Phuket, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Phuket
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Phuket, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 5 days of rain in Phuket.
Daily UV Index in January in Phuket
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Phuket, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Phuket Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Phuket, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Phuket Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Phuket, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Phuket
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Phuket. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Phuket by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Phuket. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
