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Phuket has two faces depending on the month: a calmer dry season and a wetter green season. Guides here will spell out the trade-off without padding.

A wide beach at Karon under a grey monsoon sky, with breaking surf, a scattering of people standing in the water, and a red warning flag on the grass strip at the back of the sand

When to goThe Best Time to Visit Phuket in 2026 — Skip September, and Ignore the Month-by-Month Monsoon Rankings12 min read