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Phuket (Patong)

Phuket (Patong) · Thailand · 7.89, 98.27

Thailand’s largest island, facing the Andaman Sea, with Patong as its busiest beach district. By day, visitors enjoy the white-sand beach and marine activities; at night, Bangla Road’s neon nightlife draws crowds. The area is also a gateway to renowned scenic destinations such as the Phi Phi Islands.

Port highlights

Phuket Island: about 420,000 people (Patong is the busy downtown district)

Population

A tropical monsoon climate. November to April is the dry season, and May to October is the rainy season.

Climate

Thai (English is also understood in tourist areas)

Language

Thai baht (THB)

Currency

The dry season, from November to April

Best time to visit

Local food

Tom yum goong, pad thai, green curry, Southern Thai-style seafood

Sights

Patong Beach and Bangla RoadBig Buddha (Phra Phutta Ming Mongkol)Wat ChalongBoat tour to the Phi Phi Islands and James Bond Island

Monthly average high / low temperatures

33°

25°Jan

34°

25°Feb

34°

26°Mar

34°

26°Apr

33°

26°May

33°

26°Jun

32°

26°Jul

32°

26°Aug

32°

25°Sep

32°

25°Oct

32°

25°Nov

32°

25°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: PHUKET · about 14.3 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Cheaper than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)79 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water, coffee, meals and beer are somewhat cheaper; a Big Mac is somewhat more expensive.

THB 6.00

Water 600 ml

THB 89.00

Coffee

THB 100.00

Inexpensive meal

THB 107.50

Local beer

THB 135.00

Big Mac

Prices in Phuket (Patong). · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)