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Phuket in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Phuket in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Phuket, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Phuket in April 2024

OK Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Phuket in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +86°F during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 14 rainy days in the month and around 129 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+75°F
Min.
+100°F
Max.
129 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Phuket has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Phuket in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Phuket for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +88°F with a maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +79°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +88°F to +88°F.

Is Phuket warm or cold in April?

Phuket is typically warm in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +86°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +81°F to +81°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

April is one of the warmest months in Phuket, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Phuket in April

Phuket weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+86°F+86°F+86°F
Min. temperature
+75°F+75°F+73°F
Max. temperature
+99°F+100°F+99°F
Rainfall
72 mm129 mm218 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
76%78%81%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1008 HPa1007 HPa
Sunny days
620
Cloudy days
181410
Rainy days
71421
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as ok as in March. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +86°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 72 mm to 129 mm. Humidity rises from 76% to 78%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in March to 2 in April.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Phuket in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Phuket is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Phuket based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 83% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 180 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 37 mm, which is moderate rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 25 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Phuket wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 268 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 31 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Phuket?

This is the weather in Phuket in April 2023:
1 April
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+87°F
2 April
☁️
+87°F
3 April
🌧️
+86°F
4 April
🌧️
+81°F
5 April
🌧️
+84°F
6 April
🌧️
+86°F
7 April
🌧️
+87°F
8 April
☁️
+86°F
9 April
☁️
+88°F
10 April
☀️
+87°F
11 April
☁️
+87°F
12 April
☁️
+88°F
13 April
☁️
+88°F
14 April
☁️
+89°F
15 April
☁️
+88°F
16 April
☁️
+88°F
17 April
☀️
+87°F
18 April
🌧️
+90°F
19 April
🌧️
+91°F
20 April
🌧️
+87°F
21 April
☁️
+84°F
22 April
🌧️
+90°F
23 April
☀️
+89°F
24 April
☁️
+88°F
25 April
☁️
+89°F
26 April
☁️
+89°F
27 April
☁️
+88°F
28 April
🌧️
+90°F
29 April
☁️
+88°F
30 April
☁️
+88°F
In April 2023 Phuket had 3 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 10 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 57%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Phuket climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Phuket in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+84°F) and the highest in 1998 (+100°F). The driest year was 1998 with only 14 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1999 with 289 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Phuket in April:

Is April a good time to visit Phuket?

It’s always a good time to visit Phuket, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Phuket in April?

April is warm in Phuket. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Phuket rainy in April?

Phuket is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Phuket in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Phuket in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Thailand

Check out the weather for other cities in Thailand.

Monthly weather in Phuket

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Phuket, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.