🇨🇳 Beijing vs Phuket 🇹🇭

Beijing, China vs Phuket, Thailand — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Phuket is the warmer of the two — about 14 degrees warmer on average across the year. Beijing is drier, with roughly 97 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Beijing🇹🇭 Phuket
Avg annual high18°C32°C
Hottest monthJuly (31°C)February (33°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-9°C low)January (23°C low)
Rainy days / year65162
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Best months to visitApril, September, OctoberJanuary, February, December

🇨🇳 Beijing

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (-9°C).

🇹🇭 Phuket

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in February (33°C), coldest lows in January (23°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Beijing or Phuket warmer?

Phuket is warmer overall, averaging about 14 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Beijing or Phuket?

Phuket is rainier — Beijing sees about 97 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Beijing vs Phuket?

Beijing is best around April, September, October; Phuket is best around January, February, December.

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