Boat tours in Phuket
Phuket looks different from the water. The most comfortable months are December to March, with highs around 92°F (33°C) and about 5 rainy days a month.
Photo: Pete Stewart from Perth, Australia, CC BY-SA 2.0
Top boat tours in Phuket
Phi Phi Islands Tour by Luxury Big Boat from PhuketFrom $37View 
Private Boat Tour in PhuketFrom $1037View 
Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island Boat Tour from PhuketFrom $38View
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How to pick a good boat tour
- Decide between a shared boat (cheaper, fixed route) and a private charter (your pace, your stops).
- Ask whether the boat has shade. An open deck for three hours in summer is hard work.
- Morning departures usually have calmer water; afternoons can get windy and choppy.
- Check the cancellation rule for bad weather. Good operators rebook or refund if they cancel.
Phuket month by month
Averages for Phuket, 1991–2020; sea temperatures offshore, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 91 (33) | 93 (34) | 94 (34) | 94 (34) | 92 (33) | 91 (33) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) | 89 (32) | 89 (32) | 90 (32) | 90 (32) |
| Low °F (°C) | 77 (25) | 78 (25) | 79 (26) | 79 (26) | 79 (26) | 78 (26) | 78 (26) | 78 (26) | 77 (25) | 77 (25) | 77 (25) | 77 (25) |
| Rainy days | 4 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 8 |
| Sea °F (°C) | 83 (28) | 84 (29) | 85 (29) | 86 (30) | 86 (30) | 85 (30) | 85 (29) | 84 (29) | 84 (29) | 83 (29) | 84 (29) | 84 (29) |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:27 pm | 6:37 pm | 6:38 pm | 6:36 pm | 6:38 pm | 6:45 pm | 6:49 pm | 6:43 pm | 6:27 pm | 6:11 pm | 6:04 pm | 6:12 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for boat tours in Phuket?
December to March. Expect highs around 92°F (33°C) and about 5 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are May and June.
What time is sunset in Phuket?
Sunset comes earliest in November, around 6:04 pm, and latest in July, around 6:49 pm. Pick a date in the planner above for the exact time.
Where can I book boat tours in Phuket?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
