What November feels like in Phuket
November falls in Phuket's wet season — the rainfall numbers rise clearly above the dry months. Afternoons are hot, so sightseeing works best in the morning or evening. Evenings ease the heat only slightly, and nights remain very warm. The air is muggy, so it feels hotter than the thermometer suggests.
Rain in Phuket in November
November is persistently wet here: some rain falls on most days. Wet days average about 9 mm (0.4 in), enough to soak you without an umbrella. Across the year Phuket averages about 9.2 mm per rainy day, so November is typical.
Daylight and sunshine in November
In mid-November, sunrise is at about 6:18 am and sunset at about 6:04 pm (local time) — 11 h 46 min of daylight. Compared with mid-October, the day has lost 12 min. Close to the equator, sunrise and sunset times move very little through the year. About 74% of daylight hours are sunny; in short, there are plenty of bright spells.
How November compares to the rest of the year
November is the 3rd coolest month of the year in Phuket. It is about as warm as October, with 82 mm less rain. Temperatures barely move from one month to the next here. The next month's average high: 28.8°C (83.8°F).
Who November suits
- Sightseeing: less ideal — rain falls on more than half the days.
- Parks & outdoor: less ideal — afternoons are too warm to linger outside.
- Beach: less ideal — too many rainy days.
- Museums & indoor: a good choice — with rain on most days, galleries and museums make easy plans.
Tips for visiting Phuket in November
Rain Protection
Keep a small umbrella in your bag and wear shoes that cope with puddles.
Sun Protection
Sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses; light breathable clothes.
Quick questions
How warm is Phuket in November?
It feels hot: typical highs are 28.5°C (83.3°F), with lows near 25.2°C (77.4°F).
Does it rain a lot in Phuket in November?
Quite a lot — 206 mm spread over about 23 days.
What should I wear in Phuket in November?
Based on the averages: rain protection and sun protection. Evenings feel similar to the day, so the same clothes work from morning to night.
Is November or December better for visiting Phuket?
December scores better on our climate ranking (#4 of 12 vs #9), rated Good against Fair. December has fewer rainy days.