Phuket weather in October
Phuket averages 29°C by day and 25°C at night in October, with the sea at 30°C and 28 days with at least 1 mm of rain.
Day
29°C
Night
25°C
Sea
30°C
Rainy days
28
Flight from London
12h
What October feels like
October is hot but wet in Phuket: rainy season, so pack for showers.
The sea is warm at 30°C: comfortable for long swims.
It is rainy season, with rain on about 28 days.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Phuket is the #20 warmest in October.
Want it warmer in October?
These are hotter than Phuket this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Phuket weather by month
October is highlighted. Compare with September and November, or see the full year in Phuket.
Phuket in October: quick answers
Is Phuket hot in October?
October is hot but wet in Phuket: rainy season, so pack for showers. Average highs are 29°C and lows 25°C.
Can you swim in Phuket in October?
The sea is warm at 30°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in Phuket in October?
It is rainy season, with rain on about 28 days.
What is the warmest month in Phuket?
March, at an average high of 32°C. The coolest is September at 29°C.
How long is the flight to Phuket from the UK?
About 12h direct from London, estimated from the 9,929 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in October for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in October from 2016 to 2025, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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