🇹🇭 Phuket vs Tokyo 🇯🇵

Phuket, Thailand vs Tokyo, Japan — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Phuket is the warmer of the two — about 12 degrees warmer on average across the year. Tokyo is drier, with roughly 54 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · PhuketDrier · Tokyo

Climate at a glance

🇹🇭 Phuket🇯🇵 Tokyo
Avg annual high
32°C
20°C
Hottest month
February · 33°C
August · 31°C
Coldest monthJanuary (23°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year
162
108
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberApril, May, October

🇹🇭 Phuket

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

🇯🇵 Tokyo

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Phuket or Tokyo warmer?

Phuket is warmer overall, averaging about 12 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Phuket or Tokyo?

Phuket is rainier — Tokyo sees about 54 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Phuket vs Tokyo?

Phuket is best around January, February, December; Tokyo is best around April, May, October.

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