Phuket in February:
very hot, only a little rain

Phuket, Thailand · Records from 2006 to 2025. Not a forecast.

Mean high34°Hottest day 36.6° (2024)
Mean low26°Coldest night 23.5° (2014)
Rain days3 days0-16 by year
Rainfall38mmDaylight 11.8 → 12.0 h
Phuket's 12 months iBest: December to February
Trip types Beach Goodwarm seaSightseeing on foot Poorhot and muggy
Humidity75%28 muggy days
Clear days7 days7 overcast days
Mean wind16 km/hRarely windy
Sea temperature29°28.4-29.3° by year (last 6)
Sunrise / sunset (15th)06:44 / 18:37Daylight 11.8 → 12.0 h

Phuket in February

One of the driest months of the year. The sea is calm, which suits snorkeling and island tours. Lunar New Year falls between late January and late February, and the date changes every year.

February brought serious heat to Phuket, 34°C on a typical afternoon and 26°C overnight. Early mornings were the best time to be outside. Rain fell on only 3 days on average. February could skip rain entirely: 6 of 20 years had none, while 2022 had 16 rain days.

28 days past 30°C made it a month for early starts and a long lunch indoors.

Typhoons i No tropical storm passed within 300 km in this month over the last 20 years. Typhoons: January and November

Date by date i

‹ January February 2027 March ›
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Week
1-6rain on 7% of days34° 25°
7-13rain on 4% of days34° 25°
14-20rain on 12% of days34° 26°
21-27rain on 15% of days34° 26°
February 28rain on 15% of days34° 26°

0-5/206-8/209-11/2012-20/20

1-6rain on 7% of days34° 25°
7-13rain on 4% of days34° 25°
14-20rain on 12% of days34° 26°
21-27rain on 15% of days34° 26°
February 28rain on 15% of days34° 26°
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2006none
2007none
200810mm
2009none
20102mm
20112mm
2012none
201328mm
2014none
2015none
2016none
2017none
2018none
2019none
2020none
2021none
202222mm
2023none
2024none
2025112mm
Holidays in February (2027)
  • February 20 to February 22 Makha Bucha long weekend
  • February 22 Substitute for Makha Bucha Day (21 Feb)
  • February 15 Washington's Birthday

1 Local public holiday or break (busier, pricier)1 US holidays (flights fill up)

Your trip dates, the past 20 years

Trip dates ~

You can also click two dates on the axis. Hover a cell to see that day's rain.
Trip rain days Month rain days
2006
1 d 3 d
2007
0 d 0 d
2008
0 d 4 d
2009
0 d 1 d
2010
0 d 2 d
2011
0 d 2 d
2012
0 d 6 d
2013
0 d 3 d
2014
0 d 0 d
2015
0 d 0 d
2016
0 d 3 d
2017
0 d 2 d
2018
0 d 2 d
2019
0 d 0 d
2020
0 d 0 d
2021
0 d 0 d
2022
4 d 16 d
2023
0 d 4 d
2024
0 d 2 d
2025
0 d 4 d
Years with rain
Tap a date to start, tap another to end. Each cell is that date in one year.
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Rain days on trip
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No rain1-9 mm10 mm or more Dates outside your trip are dimmed.

One row per year, one cell per day. 2007 had 0 rain days, 2022 had 16.

Phuket through the year

MonthHighLowRain daysRainfallSea
JanuaryGood 33°25°5 days68mm 29°
FebruaryGood 34°26°3 days38mm 29°
March 35°26°6 days78mm 30°
April 34°26°10 days154mm 31°
May 33°26°16 days245mm 31°
June 33°26°15 days255mm 30°
July 32°26°16 days248mm 30°
August 32°26°16 days274mm 30°
September 32°25°17 days366mm 30°
October 32°25°19 days340mm 29°
November 32°25°14 days198mm 29°
DecemberGood 32°25°8 days89mm 29°

Common questions

Does it rain a lot in Phuket in February?

Over the past 20 years February averaged 3 rain days (1 mm or more) out of 28. Individual years ran from 0 in the driest to 16 in the wettest.

What should I wear in Phuket in February?

Days averaged 34°C and nights 26°C. Pack T-shirts, sunscreen plus a hat, a swimsuit, and insect repellent.

Can you swim in Phuket in February?

Sea surface temperature averaged 29°C in February, warm enough to stay in for a long swim. Year to year it ranged 28.4-29.3°C. Check local flags for waves and jellyfish on the day.

Is February a good time to visit Phuket?

On warmth and rain days alone, Phuket's easiest months were December to February. February ranked first of 12.

Is Phuket humid in February?

Mean relative humidity was 75%, with about 28 muggy days (dew point of 20°C or more) in the month.