Best Time to Visit Phuket for Island Tours – A Month-by-Month Guide

When Is the Best Time to Visit Phuket?

It depends on what you’re after sunshine? Cheaper prices? Fewer crowds? Here's a breakdown of when to visit Phuket specifically for island hopping, private tours, and outdoor experiences.

Dry Season (November to April) – Peak Island Weather

This is the most popular time to visit.
Expect:

Blue skies, calm seas, no rain
Perfect for private catamarans, snorkelling, and sunset cruises
High demand – book early

Best Months:
December, January, February

Perfect for:

Luxury travellers
Honeymooners
Big groups who want the best weather

Shoulder Season (May, October) – Balanced & Beautiful

The weather is mixed but still great for boat trips — with better prices and less crowding.

Expect:

Short rain showers, mostly clear skies
Flexible planning with calm enough sea for most tours
Great value, especially for private trips

Ideal for:

Families
Flexible travellers
Bargain-hunters

Rainy Season (June to September) – Still Worth It

Don’t believe the myths — Phuket doesn’t shut down in rainy season.
Island tours still run daily (especially Coral, Racha, Jet Ski Safari, and Yona Beach Club).

Expect:

Sudden showers, but warm tropical heat
Fewer crowds, greener scenery
Castaway Club monitors weather daily to choose the best routes

Best for:

Wellness travellers
Couples
Adventurers who don’t mind a bit of rain

Castaway Club Phuket Tip:

If you want calm seas and perfect conditions, go from December to March.
If you want fewer people and better prices, try May or October.
If you're already here in rainy season — no stress. We’ll guide you to the best options daily.

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1. Baan Rim Lay in Rawai

The first recommendation is also the most affordable! Which is probably also why you will find here mostly locals dining out. Tucked away in Rawai but nevertheless with great views and even better seafood. A good dinner for two including with drinks will cost you anything between 500 and 800.

2. Kan Eang at Chalong Pier

Kan Eang is the go-to restaurantif you just returned from your half day or full day trip. It is located directly at the Chalong Pier, offers a beautiful charming ambience and a very extensive food menu! It is slightly pricer than Baan Rim Lay in Rawai but every baht extra is absolut worth it.

3. The Cove at Panwa

Beachside dining in Phuket – If you prefer something quiter and more intimate, then the Cove at Panwa is the perfect place to go. Not only does it serve delicious food for really good prices but it also allows a romantic stroll along the beach after the dinner! We love the relaxed athmosphere that this place brings with it!

4. La Gritta in Patong

An equally romantic restaurant with more than just the ocean sights. This restaurant is located at the south end of Patong and inside the luxirous five star Amari Phuket Hotel. It overlooks the bay of Patong and while the core of the menu is typical Italien and encompass everything from Antipaste, to Pasta and Pizza, you got plenty of good seafood courses as well!

5. Carpe Diem at Bang Tao

The last one in our list has also just recently opened! The ambience of Carpe Diem speaks for itself! The food and service was first class and so is the view! The menue is heavily influenced influenced by the Mediterranean kitchen. Our personal highlight was the Bouillabaisse Seafood Stew served with fresh bread as well as the Lobster Linguine.