Weather in Phuket Thailand in October 2013

• 21st to 24th October 2013
• 18th to 20th October 2013 
• 14th to 17th October 2013 
• 11th to 13th October 2013
• 9th and 10th October 2013 
• 7th and 8th October 2013 
• 4th to 6th October 2013
• 1st to 3rd October 2013 

For more about weather in Phuket all see Easy Day Thailand weather reports 

Phuket Weather Update 28 Jan/03 Feb 2014

Phuket Weather Update 28 Jan/03 Feb 2014

Here is the latest weather report for those keeping a check on your next holiday destination.

The Weather just keeps getting better and this time of year is still very steady and quite mild for Thailand, the cooler winds blowing down from the North seem to be slowing and the temperature is rising slightly. Being February and as the rest northern hemisphere is still suffering the winter blues Phuket is basking in its more favorable time of the year.

There is still a little confusion with the problems in Bangkok. But this is no reason not to come to Phuket as there are many flights each day from European airports direct to Phuket. Even So flying to Phuket via Phuket is very straight forward.

Come and enjoy as Phuket benefits from these cooler winds, although we are in February now Phuket basks in glorious sunshine, it is the humidity that has been switched off. The weather this time of year does not change too much, but it is pretty much near perfect.

It is this weather in the winter months that attracts mass migration from European shores to the wonderful tranquil beaches of Phuket.

It’s also perfect weather for one of our Snorkeling trips.

Here below is the last week’s weather:-

Monday January 27th: Max Temp 31 - min Temp 21 degrees with slight breeze wind 15km an hour. Some cloud cover; it’s a great day for the beach and swimming.

Tuesday 28th January: Max Temp 31 – Min temp 21 degrees again slight breeze of 18km, broken cloud still not a shower of rain in sight.

Wednesday 29th January: Max Temp 30 degrees and at night hit a low of 20 degrees at night the wind is up to 18 km an hour hardly blowing the trees.

The dates for Chalong Temple Fair have been announced: Coming Shortly..

Thursday 30th January: Max Temp 30 degrees down to a very pleasant 22 degrees. The cloud cover was minimal with very gentle breezes. The beaches are booming and the fishing is excellent this time of year.

Friday 31^stJanuary Max Temp 32 degrees, down to an overnight of low 23, hardly chilly, just refreshing; We have been looking into two were to take the children for the weekend maybe a beach or two is on order

Saturday 01 February: Max Temp 32 degrees today with a night time low of 20 degrees. Another hot day with minimum humidity, perfect weather beach today on Ya Nui, a tiny little beach sandwiched in between Nai Harn and Rawai beaches near Promthep Cape

Sunday 2nd February: Max Temp 31 degrees down to a night time low of 23 degrees another great day out today at the Tin Mining Museum. Let’s see what the next week conjures up on the weather front

As Chinese New Year has now started in Phuket, it has gotten a little busier than normal and accommodation is a little hard to come best to book in advance other than just turning up. A lot of the action over this festival is located in Phuket Town.

COMING SOON!!! 

Wat Chalong Fair is probably the biggest of all temple fairs on the island. It was first started in 1933 by local farmers who lived near and around Wat Chalong. 

Also  

Racha Yai a quite piece of paradise  Lying about 20kms south of Phuket, the Racha Islands comprise two islands, Koh Racha Yai and Koh Racha Noi.

Phuket Weather Blog from 21 to 24 October 2013

Everything is getting ready for the Phuket FIVB Volleyball Open. This great international event will start on 29 October to en on 3rd November.

Phuket FIVB Open - Karon Beach

The teams will play at best at Karon Beach where sand is ready for them and the viewers. The weather should stay at it is now, blue sky with some white and foamy clouds that helps to keep the temperature down. Really can ask better.

Stands are ready for Phuket FIVB Open - Karon Beach

On 20th was last day of Buddhist Lent period, remember it started back on 23rd  July. Weather was very different that day. The day is also called oog Pansa, that means end of the Lent. It marks the passage from rain season to dry and in Phuket couldn't be more true this year. Very nice and flat sea, only some shower at night that just lat one hour.

This week also an important Thailand public holiday on 23rd October is Chulalongkorn Day or or “Piyamaharaj Day". This is a very important day for Thai People. It is the memorial of the day when reverted and loved King Rama V passed away.  Also yesterday weather was very good making great for those on holiday and those took a day off.

Karon Beach 23rd October 2013

This morning again nothing changed and Kamala beach is ready for the season. Still my favorite place to chill out on week end. specially before gets to crowed during peak season. This morning was just perfect. high tide,, sun shining and not too many people. The Maphrao BeachResort  is just in front the beach making this small guest house a perfect place where enjoy an easy holiday.

Kamala Beach on 24th October 2013

Kamala Beach - Maphrao Beach Resort

Phuket weather 18, 19 and 20 October 2013

Definitely we are going into dry season, Winter or high season. However like to call it. air is getting fresher despite sometime humidity raises making to feel hot.

Rain is every day more and more rare, despite today was quiet cloudy.

Wind has changed and now i actually non at all. For nesx two days is expected to blow a bit stronger and it will change directlion coming from North East.

Can see from forecast and from this interesting link the actual situation.

So we like to say on our blog about Phuket that here in South Thailand and specially on West Coast that faces the Andaman Sea everything is running normally. News show and reports about flooding that are happening in North East Thailand, the area that border Laos and Cambodia. There in October is normal to have torrential rains that result in rivers to raise in level.

These floods will affect also Bangkok region where all major rivers flow into the Gulf of Thailand.

Enjoy your holidays and don't worry about Phuket beaches are beautiful and ready. and for those like diving and snorkeling the Similan Island Marine park has reopen, Flat sea and good visibility makes the reef s there unique. Best way to visit the Thailand Marine parks on the Andaman Sea Coast is by one of the many Thailand liveaboard.  

Flat sea off Phuket 18 October 2013

Phuket weather from 14 to 17 October 2013

Quickly we getting to end of the week and winter is getting closer.

Correct I said winter, and means Monsoon will turn blowing from North East. Fresh and dry air from inner Asia will keep sky clear and reduce humidity. In fact winter means high and good season.

Why winter in Thailand? Yes because Thailand is north of equator and follows same season as Europe and North America. Don't expect cold or snow. Will be dry, specially from January, air in the morning between mid November and end of January could be "just" 16 degree Celsius...and just for one hour. During the day will be very nice sunbathing as humidity is low,  making pleasant stay in the Sun.

For the moment still some shower and storm, but they normally last just one or two hours. the image here below show exactly what you can expect. Sun shining and storms at horizon, the Picture was take on the road between Patong and Karon Beach, where Le Meridien Beach Resort is located.

Flat Sea in front Le Meridien on 15 October 2013

Sea is now flat making perfect for any water activity, later in November will stay flat on west side where or famous beaches are and could be more rough on the way to Phi Phi islands. This condition will be normal specially during the morning when air will be colder than sea resulting in wind and waves.

Flat Sea at Patong Beach on 17 October 2013

Update about Phuket life, last night an iconic Phuket place got fire and is now just a big pile of rubble still burning after 15 hours.

In the picture below takes at dawn in Kathu can see over the hill a tick smoke, isn't a cloud. That is 10 km away and behind hills. The famous Supercheap store is still burning.

Smoke from Supercheap fire from Kathu on 17 Octber 2013

Supercheap in Phuket is a local supermarket chain, up to two years ago was just the huge superstore close to Mission Hospital in the north part of Phuket Town. Just opposite the Provincial Bus Terminal. in Phuket everyone has been there at least twice a year. At Supercheap you could find anything. From car spare parts to cooked meals. All best foreign brand. Restaurants, Hotels and boats use to get supplied form there. Hopefully nobody died inside last night when at 9:00 pm the fire started. We will miss the place and next week will be difficult find all supplies.

Phuket Weather - 11 to 13 October 2013

Time is running and we already are in mid October, and at the end of famous Phuket Vegatarian Festival.

The Festival started under heavy rain as can see from our Phuket blog post few days ago. But since few days weather turned good with only few showers lasting maximum one hour.

So last night will be perfect for fireworks and crackers to make sure all Emepor Gods will make their way back to Heaven. And people can enjoy one of most strange things in Thailand. The open air cinema. Offered by Kathu Temple.

Open Air free movies in Kathu - 13 October 2013

The street cinemas in Thailand use old projectors that show the movie on a screen. The screen is sometime placed opposite the road than the projector so traffic pass in between, drivers slow down or stop to look part of the movie.

The one in the picture was in Kathu near the shrine to entertain people for vegetarian festival last evening. They are normally part of offers to temple or placed during funerals. In open air and open free to everyone like to stop and have a look or enjoy the full length.

Now with internet and satellite TV, people can enjoy a lot of movies any time and in remote areas too. But up to few years ago for small villages these kind of cinema where the only way to see new and old movies, specially Kung Fu.


For all next week forecast are good with only 30% to 40% probability of rain, despite tropical Storm Nari. It is going to crash over north East Thailand but already weakened by Vietnam.

Relax bay at Le Meridien on 13 October 2013

A bit stronger wind is blowing however sea is almost flat and actually wind is keeping sky clean from clouds and allow the Sun to dry everything.

Phuket weather 9 and 10 October 2013

Last two days deserve a mention because weather was really good.

On the 9th we saw some more rain but definitely today was a great day with blue sky, no wind and a hot sun. Phuket is getting busy as the good season coming close and a lot of people enjoyed the beaches and sea today.

Patong Beach on 10 October 2013

specially good for those that arrived this week. remember that swimming is still dangerous off  West Coast. This will stay until wind changes direction blowing from North East and bringing dry and fresh air to Phuket. Normally between mid October and first week of November.

Sunset at Patong Beach on 10 October 2013

Phuket Weather 7 and 8 October 2013

Yesterday was better than previous days. During afternoon even a bit of Sun. But overall was a cloudy and rainy day. In Phuket Town show keep going and now the Phuket Vegetarian Festival really kicked in with parades and most important events all around the island.

Jui Tui Junction - Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2013

Yes this despite rain that today started falling down again. Strong wind and big waves left boats with no choices and they stayed ashore. Situation should improve from the 10th with more Sun and less wind.

Jet skies sty on sand - Patong Beach 8 October

Patong beach - 8 October 2013

However is nothing strange for October. Remember to check your pick up time for your Phuket airport transfers for departure flights. The Parades, events and floods create traffic jams and get to airport can be difficult, taking a very long time. We suggest to always plan your pick up at hotel at least three hours before flight departure time for Phuket airport transfers.

Tomorrow will be time for Ta Ruea Shrine near Heroin Monument for their Parade and traffic will be slow and jammed in the morning.

Phuket weather 4 to 6 October 2013 - Phuket vegetarian festival

After three days of really heavy rain this evening seems more quiet so activities for most important event in Phuket can go ahead.


On 4th October the Phuket vegetarian festival as officially started and during the night at the Shrines "lantern Poles" where raised to show the way to Emperor Gods that have descended to Earth. Firecrackers and fireworks lighted the dark sky, despite the rain.

Ban Bang Niaw Shrine - Phuket Town

During next nine days there will be processions and activities all around the island. The tradition says that people should purify their bodies and minds during this time. Food will be vegan, also some flavors such as onions and garlic are forbidden.

Some couple will even sleep in different houses to rejoin only on 14 October. That night will mark the end of Phuket Vegetarian Festival. Until then no alcohol and no smoking for those that adhere to the festival.

Everyone will ask other around "will you eat Je?". "Je" (the e sound like in wet) means follow the Chinese tradition and for nine days eat only vegan food, no alcohol, no smoking. Purify your body and your mind.

Can also decide to just do it for just last even, five or three days of the festival that will see many of Phuket resident busy all day looking for the vegan food offered on the streets and in the restaurants.

Food stalls in Phuket Town 5th October 2013

Around Phuket predominant color will be Yellow and red, many houses from Chinese descendants will be open to people to pray and give offers to Gods. Will be a lot of people wearing white to gain a better state of purification.

Chinese Tradinotial altar in Phuket Town

Side of this also are famous the parades that everyday, starting from the 7th, ill go from the Shrines into Phuket Town. Those elected and been possessed by the many spirits that have come down will perform during the parades with sharp objects passing through their cheeks.

And those in trance will bless and give fortune to the thousand believer and standers.

Nobody will mind if rain or hot, dry or flooded streets will wait for them.

Chinese Gods

The festival doesn't have fix dates need to check the lunar calendar this year it starts with new Moon on 4th October.

For more information and the schedule of Phuket Vegetarian Festival 

Phuket Weather 1st to 3rd October 2013

This should be last month of rain and monsoon. Its is the traditional school holidays in Thailand because heavy rain is expected so better reduce activities and traffic.

That the good news here in Phuket at least it is easy go around, when roads are free from water.

So must say nothing special despite the amount of water falling from sky is sometime impressive. Showers can last for one or two hours with very heavy rain.

Nice blue sky and sunny weather change in few hours into dark clouds and heavy rain. As we have in first three days of October in Phuket.  On the 1ts was a good day with some rain in the morning, can see from Phuket fishing park picture down here. A nice and relaxing activities during holiday, definitely something different and fun.

Phuket Fishing Park on 1st October 2013

Then on second October was a beautiful day with a bit of wind some clouds but almost sun shining all day.

During the night heavy rain started and keep going all day, so the river we use a reference was clearly showing the amount of water was falling from sky.

Kathu Waterfall river - 2nd October 2013

Kathu Waterfall river - 2nd October 2013

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 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