Hotels in Phuket, Thailand

Phuket is Thailand's largest island, located in the Andaman Sea, with a tropical monsoon climate that stays warm year-round (80-90°F / 27-32°C). The dry season from November to April is perfect for island-hopping to Phi Phi or James Bond Island, while the rainy season from May to October brings cheaper hotel rates and lush jungles ideal for visiting the Big Buddha or the old town's Sino-Portuguese shophouses. If you're into watersports, try windsurfing or kiteboarding on the west coast beaches like Kata and Karon, where the monsoon winds pick up from June to September.