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Best place for vacation: Phuket or Khao Lak?

Choosing between Phuket and Khao Lak? Check weather condition for both resorts to understand which one is better for you.
Please check current weather condition and two weeks weather forecast.
  Phuket   Khao Lak
Current weather
Day air temperature 80.7°F 81.4°F
Night air temperature 78.6°F 77.8°F
Cloudiness 72.8% 58.9%
Sea water temperature * 85.8°F 85.3°F
Rainy days / Precipitation total 6 days (3.3 in.) 4 days (1.9 in.)
Sunny hours ** 4 h. 10 min. 5 h. 47 min.
7 days forecast 7 days forecast
* Sea water temperature values are collected within last 24 hours.
** Sunny hours are calculated based on the average daily number of hours while sunlight can reach the ground. It depends on day length and cloudiness during the day.
What is the best time for you vacation?
You can compare air temperature, sea water temperature and precipitations for selected resorts at charts below. Values are calculated based on the data for the last three years.

Monthly air temperature, °F

Air temperature:
Day
Night

Monthly sea water temperature, °F

Monthly precipitation totals, in

So what is the best time for vacation in Phuket or Khao Lak?
Please check table below to find warmest and sunniest resorts that are good for swimming and sunbathing.

Phuket

Sunniest months:
March 22 days
February 19 days
April 19 days
Warmest months:
March 89.3 °F
April 88.9 °F
May 88.3 °F
Warmest sea temp:
May 86.7 °F
April 86.4 °F
June 85.8 °F
Rainiest months:
September 15 days
October 15 days
July 15 days

Khao Lak

Sunniest months:
March 22 days
February 19 days
January 16 days
Warmest months:
April 89.4 °F
March 89.3 °F
May 88.3 °F
Warmest sea temp:
May 86.4 °F
April 86.2 °F
March 85.4 °F
Rainiest months:
July 17 days
August 15 days
October 15 days
Units of measurement: °C / °F