🇹🇭 Phuket vs Seoul 🇰🇷

Phuket, Thailand vs Seoul, South Korea — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Phuket is the warmer of the two — about 15 degrees warmer on average across the year. Seoul is drier, with roughly 50 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · PhuketDrier · Seoul

Climate at a glance

🇹🇭 Phuket🇰🇷 Seoul
Avg annual high
32°C
17°C
Hottest month
February · 33°C
August · 30°C
Coldest monthJanuary (23°C low)January (-6°C low)
Rainy days / year
162
112
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberMay, September, October

🇹🇭 Phuket

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

🇰🇷 Seoul

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (-6°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Phuket or Seoul warmer?

Phuket is warmer overall, averaging about 15 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Phuket or Seoul?

Phuket is rainier — Seoul sees about 50 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Phuket vs Seoul?

Phuket is best around January, February, December; Seoul is best around May, September, October.

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