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Phuket, Thailand
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Phuket is a mid-size city in Phuket, Thailand with a population of 79,308. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Phuket
Phuket is one of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. It consists of the island of Phuket, the country's largest island, and another 32 smaller islands off its coast. Phuket lies off the west coast of mainland Thailand in the Andaman Sea. Phuket Island is connected by the Sarasin Bridge to Phang Nga province to the north. The next nearest province is Krabi, to the east across Phang Nga Bay.
People
Climate
| Population | 79,308 |
| Population Density | 17,129 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.8906°, 98.3981° |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
| Country | 🇹🇭 Thailand |
| State / Province | Phuket |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 94.6 inches (2,402 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Phuket
Phuket is a mid-size city in Thailand (Phuket) with a population of 79,308. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bangkok.
Climate in Phuket
Phuket has an average annual temperature of 28.2°C (83°F). The hottest month is Apr (29°C), the coldest is Dec (27.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2721 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.0°F |
| 52% above Thailand avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 173 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 17,129/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.8906°N, 98.3981°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bangkok |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 9.5 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 9.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 11.1 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 14.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 15.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 13.0 in | Coldest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in |
Phuket has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in October to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 94.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.4") and January the driest (1.5").
Colleges & Universities in Phuket
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phuket Polytechnic College | College | - | , |
| Phuket Rajabhad University | University | - | , |
| Phuket Technical College | College | - | Visit → |
| Phuket Technology College | College | - | , |
| Phuket Vocational College | College | - | , |
| Prince of Songkla University, Phuket Campus | University | - | Visit → |
| Ratchaphruek University | University | - | , |
| Thalang Technical College | College | - | , |
Schools in Phuket
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anubian Phuket School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Phuket
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yesterday 106.5 | - | MP3 256 kbps | |
| DPRadio | ambient, chill | OGG | |
| GOLD Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Phuket
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baan Bangla Mangrove Forests Museum | ||||
| Baan Chinpracha | ||||
| Father of the Royal Thai Navy | ||||
| Museum Phuket | ||||
| Old Lighthouse | ||||
| Peranakan Museum | ||||
| Philatelic museum | ||||
| Phuket Mining Museum | ||||
| Phuket Seashell Museum | ||||
| Phuket Thai Hua School | ||||
| Phuket Trickeye Museum | ||||
| Thalang National Museum | ||||
| Thavorn Phuket Museum |
Libraries in Phuket
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bake and Blaze Coffee shop | 0.0 | |||||
| Chalerm Rajkumari Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| H | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Phuket
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bang Tao Night Market | |||||
| Banzaan Fresh Market | |||||
| Banzaan Night Market | |||||
| Chalong Market | |||||
| Chillva Market | |||||
| Chillva Market 2 (Seafood) | |||||
| Food Market | |||||
| Fresh food market | |||||
| Friday Night Market | |||||
| Fruit Market | |||||
| Kamala Night Market | |||||
| Kamala seafood&fruit market | |||||
| Karon Temple Market | |||||
| Kata Open Market | |||||
| Kata Walking Street Night Market | |||||
| Koh Kaew Market | |||||
| Lard Yai Sunday Night Market | |||||
| Local Market Baan Borae | |||||
| Malin Plaza | |||||
| Market | |||||
| Market mo, wed | |||||
| Midtown Phuket Night Market Walking Street (หลาดมิดทาวน์) | |||||
| Might Food Market | |||||
| Might Food Market | |||||
| Might Food Market | |||||
| might food market | |||||
| Naka Street food | |||||
| Ni Yang Night Market | |||||
| Night Market | |||||
| Night market | |||||
| Night Market (Touristic) | |||||
| Open market | |||||
| Plein Poa Night Market | |||||
| Rawai fish market | |||||
| SB Plaza | |||||
| Shopping Paradise | |||||
| Sunsuri Sunset Market | |||||
| Talad Kaset | |||||
| Thawisaman Market | |||||
| Viset Tourist Fruit Market (expensive!) | |||||
| ตลาดนัดโกเบ๋งบ้านพอน | |||||
| ตลาดสดสาธารณะ 1 | |||||
| น้องหญิงซีฟู้ด | |||||
| เมืองอาหารตลาด | |||||
| โกอ้านเบียร์วุ้น |
Hotels in Phuket
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Phuket
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Phuket
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Phuket
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Phuket
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Krabi International Airport | KBV | Large Airport |
| Phuket International Airport | HKT | Large Airport |
| Phuket Airpark | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Phuket
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| ศูนย์ไปรษณีย์เมืองภูเก็ต |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Phuket
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Gurdwara Siri Guru Singh Sabha Phuket | |
| วัดอินเดีย | |
| ศาลพ่อตาโต๊ะแซะ | |
| อุโบสถ วัดเจริญสมณกิจ |
Quick Facts
Around Phuket
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Phuket
72 places within 15 km
- • Aquaria Phuket
- • Dolphins Bay Phuket
- • Chalong Beach
- • Freedom Beach
- • Hat Karon Noi beach
- • Kalim Beach
- • Kao Khad beach
- + 18 more
- • PASHTOSH ART GALLERY
- • Kata Rocks
- • เขารัง
- • เขาโต๊ะแซะ
- • บ้านพระยาวิชัยสงคราม
- • Khok Chang Kata Safari
- • Phuket Thai Cultural Village
- • Surfing
- • Best view on Patong
- • Bouddha couché
- • Cape Panwa Viewpoint
- • Chalong Bay viewpoint
- • Clean Patong beach
- + 18 more
- • Camp Chang Kalim
- • Crocodile Farm
- • Elephant
- • Elephant farm
- • Elephant Feeding
- + 11 more
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phuket
What is the population of Phuket?
Phuket has a population of 79,308 residents and is located in Thailand. The population density is 17,129 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Phuket?
Phuket has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 173 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.6 inches.