Thailand · 7°53′N 98°24′E
Phuket and Krabi
Limestone islands, beaches and boat trips.
- Good for
- Beach, Nature, Adventure, Doing nothing, Food, Nightlife, History & culture
- Rough daily spend
- around $70 per person mid-range, not counting getting there (our estimate; it varies a lot)
- Mildest months
- February is warmest, February is driest
Best time to visit Phuket and Krabi
Warmest in February (around 32° by day), coolest in August (29° by day, 25° at night). February has the fewest wet days (7).
| Month | High | Low | Wet days | Rain | Sun / day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° | 25° | 11 | 78 mm | 10.4 h |
| Feb | 32° | 25° | 7 | 34 mm | 10.9 h |
| Mar | 32° | 25° | 11 | 62 mm | 11 h |
| Apr | 32° | 26° | 19 | 116 mm | 10.6 h |
| May | 31° | 26° | 27 | 230 mm | 9.3 h |
| Jun | 30° | 25° | 22 | 195 mm | 9.3 h |
| Jul | 30° | 25° | 21 | 178 mm | 9.2 h |
| Aug | 29° | 25° | 23 | 207 mm | 9.1 h |
| Sep | 29° | 25° | 25 | 241 mm | 8.5 h |
| Oct | 29° | 24° | 28 | 290 mm | 8.4 h |
| Nov | 29° | 24° | 26 | 246 mm | 8.5 h |
| Dec | 29° | 24° | 17 | 140 mm | 9.6 h |
Averages for 2016–2025 from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (CC BY 4.0), for the point at 7°53′N 98°24′E. Wet day = 1 mm or more. Highlighted months are mild (18–27° highs) and fairly dry.
What to pack for Phuket and Krabi
For four nights, based on the weather above. Every trip also needs the basics: documents, chargers, toiletries and any medication.
February
- Nothing extra
August
- Waterproof jacket
- Compact umbrella
Either way
- 5 × underwear
- 5 × socks
- 4 × T-shirts or vests
- 2 × shorts or skirts
- Something to sleep in
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Swimwear
- Flip-flops or sandals
- Beach towels
- After-sun
- Hiking boots or trail shoes
- Day pack
- Refillable water bottle
- Offline map downloaded
- Snacks for the trail
- Small cross-body bag
- Transit card or app set up
Going with a group? The planner builds a shared list where each person ticks their own things and claims the shared ones.
Going with friends?
One link for the group: find the days you’re all free, vote on what to do, get a day-by-day route and a shared packing list. No sign-up.
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