Weather in Phuket in August

August in Phuket begins to fully justify its name as one of the months of the "rainy season". The sky is increasingly covered with clouds, and rains are becoming a common occurrence. However, this does not discourage active and positive tourists who continue to visit the island at this time of year.

The air temperature during the day is stable at around +30 degrees, and at night it rarely drops below +25. The sea remains warm, with a water temperature of 27-29 degrees, which creates comfortable conditions for swimming.

Benefits of a holiday in August

Despite the formidable name "rainy season", the weather in August can be quite favorable for a holiday. For example, in August 2020 and 2021, there was almost no rain, and the sun delighted tourists almost every day. Even the sea on the west coast was calm, which allowed swimming without restrictions. This once again proves that you can relax in Phuket all year round, and predicting the weather in the tropics is a thankless task. Even weather reports become extremely inaccurate during this period.

The decrease in tourist flow in August creates a calmer atmosphere on beaches, markets and in tourist areas, which is especially attractive for those who prefer a holiday without large crowds.

In addition, the cost of renting apartments , villas and cars is significantly lower than in the high season. Hotels and tour operators offer attractive discounts, which makes holidays in August more affordable.

The variety of tropical fruits at this time of year is also pleasantly surprising, and their cost is significantly lower than in the peak months, which adds additional advantages to a holiday in August.

Beach holidays are still possible on the beaches without waves in the east of the island. For example, you can swim at Ao Yon Beach at any time of the year.

Disadvantages of a holiday in August

However, there are some downsides to consider. The likelihood of monsoon rains and strong winds increases, making your holiday less predictable. The island's west coast is often hit by high waves, and many beaches restrict swimming to areas marked with red and yellow flags. In some places, red flags are installed to indicate a ban on swimming due to dangerous conditions.

Rainfall can occur daily, sometimes for several hours at a time, which can be a problem for those who prefer to spend the entire day on the beach. Local flooding is also possible during this period, which can cause inconvenience for movement around the island. They are usually short-lived and dangerous, but nevertheless, their location and scale are impossible to predict.

Available excursions in August

The Similan Islands and Surin Islands are closed until October 15. In 2024, Maya Bay is closed from August 1 to October 1 to restore the ecosystem, while the rest of the beaches, lagoons and islands of the Phi Phi archipelago are open to tourists. Sea and land excursions to most destinations are held according to the schedule. It is important to understand that rain is not a dangerous phenomenon and excursions are not cancelled due to rain. It can be in the morning, and by lunchtime the sun will already be pleasing you. Therefore, just take a raincoat with you just in case. On stormy days (strong wind and waves) sea excursions are cancelled, according to the recommendations of the Meteorological Center. Take this into account when planning an excursion holiday and do not postpone the purchase of excursions until the last days of your vacation, so that there is an opportunity to reschedule the tours. The weather does not interfere with land excursions , evening shows and entertainment in Phuket, that's why they are cancelled extremely rarely.