Phuket in December
Excellent beaches, festive prices
The short answer
December is one of the best months to visit Phuket.
Excellent beach weather and festive atmosphere.
9/10 overall25–32°CHigh crowds€€€€€ (Very High)
Weather9/10
Crowds3/10
Prices2/10
Events9/10
December in detail
What December actually feels like
- Weather
- 25–32°C
- Dry season returns with sunshine and calmer seas.
- Crowds
- High
- High, especially around Christmas/New Year.
- Prices
- €€€€€ (Very High)
- High.
+Excellent beach weather and festive atmosphere.
–Christmas/New Year is one of the most expensive and crowded periods.
My tip for December
Travel earlier in December for better value.
- Beaches
- Diving
- Christmas
- Luxury
How December compares
Against the other eleven months
2nd of 12 overall in Phuket, 2nd for weather, 11th for space, 12th for value. The emptiest month is September; the best value is September.
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What’s on in Phuket in December
- Christmas & New Year
- Peak beach-season demand. Resort prices rise sharply.
Late December–early January
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Excellent beach weather and festive atmosphere.
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