Phuket Weather September 2013

Not much to say this month, we were expecting rain and clouds but at the it was quiet "dry".

More storms and heavy showers because of tropical storms on the South China sea rather then constantly raining and heavy rains, During past year many times in September we saw floods and rivers growing bigger. This disappointed those affected but it is also true that need the rain now o build up Phuket island water reserve.

The Bang Wad Dam and Reservoir in Kathu is now almost full but need more to be sure thee will be enough water during the dry winter.

Bang Wad Dam and Reservoir

Another unusual thing was the strong wind, in September usually wind is weak and this why sky can be cover of clouds for days. This time meteorological events were more violent with strong wind and high waves.

Tomorrow is October last month of raining period lets see what Mother Nature will decide to do.

If like to have a look on what happen in September in Phuket here below the weather reports.

• 28th to 30th September 2013
• 24th to 27th September 2013
• 20th to 23rd September 2013
• 16th to 19th September 2013
• 10th to 15th September 2013
• 6th to 9th September 2013
• 3rd, 4th and 5thh September 2013 
• 1st and 2nd September 2013

Phuket weather 28 to 30 September 2013

September closed with storms and rain, actually rain should be normal during this months but this year wasn't much as expected.

We stared the month keeping an eye on the Kathu Waterfall river, normally in September this small river swallows and its level increase up to three meters deep. This year he stayed at same low level. almost as in dry season.

The river is still at low level

Last weekend anyway there were heavy showers and wind was strong with rain and big waves at sea, this because the Tropical Storm Wutip that is now flooding with heavy rain North East and central Thailand.

The sky this morning in Kathu

Situation in Phuket should go back to weak wind and almost calm seas in a couple of days.

Now we will see if October will bring some more rain, as we need it to be sure no water shortage will happen in January or February.

Phuket weather 24 to 27 September 2013

Against statistics this year September is dry and windy. Some rain fall for sure but nothing serious just storms and few hours of heavy rain.

Patong Beach Sunset on 24 September 2013

During last four days just bit of rain, sun was shining every day. The wind was blowing strong until Wednesday morning then calmed down but not as usual and sea was quiet choppy.

Patong Beach View on 26 Septmeber 2013

This morning just a short rain and the nice weather again great to enjoy boat trips and water activities, our liveaboard Sai Mai was ready to leave for a three days trip to Phi Phi islands.

Patong Beach - morning 27 Sept 2013

Different the situation in north Easter Thailand and the central plans that are under rain and underwater  for seasonal flooding. Remember that Phuket is a Island far south, about 800 km from Bangkok and it is hilly so can't be flooded for more then few hours and just on lower levels. I like to remark this two years ago when Bangkok was badly flooded people were asking  about the situation here and some even cancelled their holidays in November because of flood in Bangkok.

Phuket weather from 20 to 23 September 2013

The weather during last few days has been affected by big events from the China Sea last the tropical storm USAGI that caused floods in China and Philippines. The storm affected central Thailand with heavy rain falls and rivers level raised to critical point.

In Phuket we saw heavy rain on Friday only then Saturday wind started blowing stronger with high waves, but sky went back to blue and clouds were passing fast.

Sky over Patong Tower - 21 Sept 2013

Sunday was basically same as previous day and today we saw more dark clouds, again strong wind helped to keep sky clean so almost all day Sun was shining.

Bangla Road Entry - Patong 23 Sept 2013

Swim from Phuket West coast it is very dangerous from may till October when the wind direction will change from North East, when at the beaches keep this in mind and follow the warnings.

What to do in case of rip current

Phuket weather 16 to 19 September 2013

This week is going opposite all statistics, September should be wet and raining but we had three beautiful days with flat sea and sunshine. Once again this prove that we can record a lot of data thinking that we then know everything about weather but Mother Nature does what she wants...as all women :-).

View from Royal Phuket City Hotel - 17 Sept 2013

Today the situation changed a bit with wind and wind gusts, sea is rough and clouds alternate to blue sky.  Forecast for tomorrow say more rain and probably strong wind because of tropical depression on South China Sea in last days of action will enter the Gulf of Thailand affecting weather for one or two days until will dissolve by Saturday or Sunday.

19 Sept 2013 - 15:45

Phuket weather from 10 to 15 September 2013

Time is running fast and we already are at mid September, the week started quiet good on Monday and Tuesday. As usual rain and sun shine, but them from Wednesday we had worst weather since weeks, strong wind, strong wind dusts and high waves.

Sky turned dark and clouds were tick, rain was very heavy for almost two days. Thursday afternoon weather improved and blue sky was again seen.

Andaman Sea 11 September 2013

Friday then everything turned back to normal with little rain or at least lasting not longer than an hour.

On board MV Sai Mai - Phi Phi Island 13 September 2013

Dawn at Phi Phi Island - 13 September 2013

And since Saturday morning again a great a great surprise with sunshine and basically two days without rain, wind down and the sea is flat as during winter.

Kamala Beach - 14 September 2013

Lets see what next week will bring in, however forecast are for good weather.

Kamala Beach 14 September 2013

Phuket Weather 6, 7, 8 and 9 September 2013

First week of September passed and can only say that everything was normal, from flash floods to hot sunny afternoons. This is the month of rain that can be slow, lasting all day long, or just heavy and crazy for one or two hours.

First have a look to our river at Kathu Waterfall, fastee heavy rains at night he was running much faster then previous months and water level is rising.

Kathu River on 6 September 2013

During week end we also went around Phang Nga Bay for an inspection tour at the island where we do our special private Phang Nga bay tour, all day the Sun was playing with clouds and rain could be seen at distance, luckily we haven't got any and really enjoyed the fresh air.

Phang  Nga Bay on 7 September 2013

James Bond Island - Phang Nga Bay 7 Sept 2013

On Sunday was time for bicycles, we participated at Phuket Old Town Bike day organized by Tourism Authority of Thailand in Phuket, meeting was before dawn and thought nobody was there as rain was really heavy, but then by the time we started , at 7:00 am, only grey clouds soon we reached Kathu Chinese shire sun was out, everyone was soon dry and we did last part to the dam easy and faster.

Meeting point at 6:00 am - 8 Sept 2013

Kathu Chinese Shrine - 8 Sept 2013

Phuket weather 3, 4 and 5 September 2013

It is really September, wind is now down so clouds start to gather around the top of Phuket hills and rain can be heavy for one or two hours. However this doesn't mean that rain all over the region at same time.

Can be in one side or Phuket where is heavy raining talking on the phone to someone on the other side of the island complaining about hot weather and sun.

The picture taken this morning in Kathu show this perfectly, on left side rain is falling on the hill while on right side clear cloud and sun strays
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Kathu on 5 September 2013 - morning

Clouds and humidity come from West so as soon they meet with the hiils rain start but to East in places such as Phi Phi islands could be a very nice and dry day as it was today.

Phuket weather 1 and 2 September 2013

Welcome into the month of rain, in fact September has highest humidity, mots of days will rain and surprise lowest temperatures, still around the 30 Celsius. But no wind and almost flat sea.

The photo below give the right picture, flat sea in Patong Beach clouds at horizon but still enough blue sky to enjoy a sun bath.

Patong Beach on 1st September 2013

Rain can be just for few hours every day, for few drops to an heavy shower that can flood an entire area, or keep going for days an alternation of drops and heavy rain.

I have took a photo of Kathu Waterfall stream, reason is to compare how is now at begin of September and how will be after few days rain, if rain will come. However will need rain to fill up the water reservoirs, that water will be used during Phuket dry season from January to mid May.

Kathu Waterfall river  on 2nd September 2013