Monthly Travel Dossier · November 2026/2027

Visiting Phuket in November: Crowds, Weather & Prices

Planning a trip to Phuket, Thailand in November? Here is the empirical 365-day intelligence covering thermal comfort, landmark queues, and accommodation rates.

Direct Answer Summary · Phuket in November TripTiming Index: 60 / 100 (MODERATE)
Overall Suitability Score
60 / 100 (moderate)
Expected Climate & Rain
26°C · 50% Rain
Feels like 31°C · Seasonal Temperatures
Tourist Density & Queues
Heavy Visitor Congestion
Space Score: 46/100
Hotel Room Rate Level
Below-Average Rates
Estimated ADR: ~$140/night
💡 Timing Arbitrage Insight: November in Phuket experiences seasonal friction (Index: 60/100). If your dates are flexible, shifting your trip to April provides a +11 point increase in overall travel quality (71/100) with milder conditions and lower queues.
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November 5-Pillar Intelligence Breakdown

TripTiming evaluates 5 independent dimensions for every day in November. Here is how Phuket scores across all pillars:

Tranquility & Crowds (30%)
46/100
Heavy Visitor Congestion
Climate Comfort (30%)
65/100
26°C · 50% Rain
Urban Vitality (15%)
57/100
Cultural & Dining Pulse
Lodging Economics (15%)
75/100
Below-Average Rates
Safety & Municipal (10%)
64.2/100
Standard Municipal Safety

How November Compares to All 12 Months in Phuket

Compare November against other seasons to identify the ideal trade-off between price, weather, and tranquility:

Month TripTiming Index Tier Daytime Temp Rain % Crowds Room Rates Action
January 68 / 100 favorable 27°C 13% Heavy Visitor Congestion Standard Room Rates View →
February 69 / 100 favorable 27°C 11% Heavy Visitor Congestion Standard Room Rates View →
March 68 / 100 favorable 28°C 19% Heavy Visitor Congestion Below-Average Rates View →
April 71 / 100 favorable 29°C 37% Moderate Footfall Standard Room Rates View →
May 54 / 100 moderate 28°C 61% Moderate Footfall Below-Average Rates View →
June 59 / 100 moderate 28°C 60% Moderate Footfall Below-Average Rates View →
July 59 / 100 moderate 27°C 58% Moderate Footfall Below-Average Rates View →
August 55 / 100 moderate 27°C 58% Moderate Footfall Standard Room Rates View →
September 33 / 100 friction 27°C 70% Moderate Footfall Below-Average Rates View →
October 35 / 100 friction 26°C 68% Moderate Footfall Standard Room Rates View →
👉 November (This Guide) 60 / 100 moderate 26°C 50% Heavy Visitor Congestion Below-Average Rates Current
December 69 / 100 favorable 26°C 23% Heavy Visitor Congestion Elevated Seasonal Rates View →

Landmark Crowding in Phuket (November)

Avoid peak congestion bottlenecks at Phuket's most frequented sights during your visit:

Phuket Old Town (Soi Rommanee)

district
Peak Hours: 15:00 - 20:30 · Congestion: 1.45x

💡 Pro-Tip: Pastel Sino-Portuguese shophouses converted into artisan gelato shops and batik ateliers.

The Great Buddha of Phuket (Nakkerd Hill)

monument
Peak Hours: 10:00 - 16:00 · Congestion: 1.5x

💡 Pro-Tip: 45-meter white Burmese marble statue offering 360-degree vistas of Chalong and Kata bays.

Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island

nature
Peak Hours: 10:30 - 15:30 · Congestion: 1.55x

💡 Pro-Tip: Sea kayaking into hidden sea caves (hongs) accessible only at low tide.

Promthep Cape Sunset Viewpoint

nature
Peak Hours: 17:30 - 19:00 · Congestion: 1.5x

💡 Pro-Tip: Southernmost tip of the island overlooking the open Andaman Sea sunset.

Explore All Months in Phuket

January
68/100
February
69/100
March
68/100
April
71/100
May
54/100
June
59/100
July
59/100
August
55/100
September
33/100
October
35/100
November
60/100
December
69/100