🇹🇭 Krabi vs Phuket 🇹🇭

Krabi, Thailand vs Phuket, Thailand — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Phuket is the warmer of the two — about 1 degree warmer on average across the year. Phuket is drier, with roughly 154 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇹🇭 Krabi🇹🇭 Phuket
Avg annual high31°C32°C
Hottest monthMarch (34°C)February (33°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (23°C low)January (23°C low)
Rainy days / year316162
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Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberJanuary, February, December

🇹🇭 Krabi

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in March (34°C), coldest lows in January (23°C).

🇹🇭 Phuket

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Krabi or Phuket warmer?

Phuket is warmer overall, averaging about 1 degree higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Krabi or Phuket?

Krabi is rainier — Phuket sees about 154 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Krabi vs Phuket?

Krabi is best around January, February, December; Phuket is best around January, February, December.

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