Phuket in November

Weather in Phuket in November

Variable. Early November: 150–200 mm of rain possible, rough seas. Mid to late November: rapid improvement — rain decreases, seas calm, and temperatures settle at 28–33°C. By late November, conditions rival December but without the peak-season crowds.

Crowds & Prices

Moderate in early November; building toward peak by month's end. Loi Krathong and Yi Peng festivals (usually in November) bring Thai domestic tourists. A good compromise month with improving conditions and pre-peak prices.

Best Things to Do in November

• 1Loi Krathong celebrations on the beach — releasing floating krathong at sunset
• 2Diving — the Similan Islands reopen in late October/early November after the closed season
• 3Surfing at Kata Beach — still some good swell in early November
• 4Phuket Old Town walking and photography
• 5Cooking classes and spa days for early-November rainy periods
• 6Island hopping from mid-November as seas calm
• 7Phang Nga Bay day trips — operations resume reliably from mid-November

Travel Tips for November

• Similan Islands diving tours restart in late October/early November — book ahead as spaces fill quickly.

• Mid-to-late November offers the best value combination of good weather and reasonable prices.

• Loi Krathong usually falls in November — one of Thailand's most beautiful festivals.

• Check sea conditions for the first two weeks — Patong can still have yellow or red flags.

• Book December if your dates are flexible — weather improves and prices only rise slightly from late November.