Phuket in March 2026 – is it worth going on vacation? Weather and reviews, water temperature, is it possible to swim, beaches without waves, prices for tours, air tickets, hotels. What to do and what to see in Phuket in early March and closer to April, where to go in Thailand – says Eurotraveler.
If you are a sober person, then you definitely won’t be planning a trip in March. What other trips, this month was simply created in order to determine what losses the winter has been experienced, and whether everything is in place?!
But more frivolous – we’d better call them optimistic – people, of course, will not sit still simply because it is customary to do so. Moreover, interesting travel options in early spring even in our difficult times – a lot.
Of course, if you have the money for them!
And we won’t be lying if we say that you should go to Phuket in March. In every sense, the main island of Thailand, which has earned great fame as one of the key beach destinations in Asia.
After all, it will not be there anymore, but still warm. That is, of course it’s just hot — in March, in Phuket, as in Thailand, in principle, not calendar spring comes, but natural summer.
The difference from what is squeezed into the June-July frame is very significant – it rains much less!
Would you like to try it? Fortunately, you don’t have to become a pioneer!
For seaside Thailand in March, even if not massively, but mastered easy-going tourists.
Weather in Phuket in March
It is a stark contrast to the usual weather in Europe during this period. And depending on the weather, for example, in North Africa, it also very different.
If it’s warm in Egypt in March, then it’s guaranteed to be (too much) in Phuket hot.
Someone, of course, will say that +32-36 °C is “ok” for him, but we will still call for prudence and caution. Since already at the very beginning of March in Phuket, air temperatures move into a range that requires tourists to restructuring the daily routine and other preventive measures.
That is, he will have to come to terms with getting up early and swimming in the sea before dawn. Get used to wearing light-colored clothing with long sleeves and trousers, hats, sunscreen and
other things you should take with you on a beach holiday
Equally, the traveler better tune in namely evening exercise on a quiet beach after a busy day. As well as sightseeing tours in air-conditioned cars. Well, or for refreshing cruises by sea.
It should be taken into account that if during the day in Phuket in March street thermometers rarely drop below +32 degrees Celsius, then at night it’s getting very cold. Sometimes so – up to +18-24 °C — that an immutable fact involuntarily emerges in one’s mind: it’s spring after all, not summer.
The given values, of course, will not frighten the modern vacationer, hardened by various disasters. But if in his suitcase there is a prudently placed light jacket or blouse – the sensations will be more pleasant.
Precipitation and wind
As for rain, there will almost certainly be some. But not necessarily in large volumes.
This, for example, recent review tells everything about 1 rainy day in almost 2 weeks of vacation in Phuket in March.
Other reviews and other years report 2-3 rains.
And also about a fairly large number of cloudy days and constantly high humidity
By the way, you need to be especially prepared to accept the latter. Even before the trip, strictly question yourself, as well as those who will go with you – can you stand it??
If so, you will greatly enjoy a relaxed and completely non-committal (never glamorous) holiday. Any doubts? Then it’s better to refuse!
Having made a choice, for example, in favor of a holiday in Egypt in March, where not so hot and rather drythan humid. Or in favor of a completely sightseeing (discard the very idea of swimming) trip to Istanbul.
Very good, because – again – not hotin March in Dubai.
Probably, you need to remember that Egypt-Turkey-UAE March versions you can fly for less – in comparison with Thailand – money.
Water temperature and beaches
You shouldn’t have any problems with swimming! As the Andaman Sea off the coast of Phuket warms up in March in the worst case up to +28-29. And at best – generally up to +31-32 degrees Celsius.
In general, at times sea water is heated to the same state fresh milkwhich many vacationers dream about when they go to “sunny Tai” in order to warm up.
Therefore, at the beginning of spring, most people prefer to swim only in the mornings, while the water is at least a little refreshing
Which Phuket beaches should you choose for a holiday in March? Traditionally, those where there won’t be many touristsand therefore the accompanying noise and debris.
It is worth concentrating on places such as the popular Karon Beach and Nai Harn, less known to the masses. Nearby you will certainly find a good and relatively inexpensive (about 100 € per day for two) Babylon Pool Villas hotel. Located a little away from the coast, and therefore deprived of the attention of tourists.
Tourists with decent incomes should pay attention to the hotels and beaches of Phuket north of Patong: Kamala and Surin, Nai Yang. For those who are not afraid to rent a car or at least a bike, an “airplane” one is also recommended. Mai Khao.
Where you can find places where you are not in danger of being trampled by lovers of spectacular selfies!
Note that the beginning of spring in Phuket is continuation of the high beach season. When windy days are in the absolute minority, and you can only see a very rough sea a couple of times.
Prices 2026
After the end of the Covid pandemic, Thailand has once again become an extremely popular destination among beach tourists. While Türkiye, which had greatly increased prices for holidays, was puzzled by the weak growth (or even stagnation) of tourism income, its Asian rival was skimming the cream.
However, despite this, a holiday in Thailand in March, if it doesn’t look like a budget pleasure, is still not ruinous.
A couple of Moscow residents can purchase a 6-7-day package tour to Pattaya for 130+ thousand rubles (including flights and breakfasts). But only those who have at least 20-25 thousand more will be able to go to Phuket.
We’ll do everything ourselves and let’s try to save money? It’s unlikely to work!
Since you will have to spend from 55-57 thousand rubles on flights alone (round trip from Moscow, with or without luggage) and from 16 hours in each direction.
But the hotels in Phuket are not first-line, of course, not too expensive
So for 60 € per day for two you will always find good option in Patong — Patong Central Hotel and Apartment. And if you allocate 80-90 € per night for accommodation, you will get something more spacious and calm.
(Free) transfers from this hotel to the beach, however, will help out vacationers. And having a wonderful pool is a plus sometimes very significant discounts for accommodation and will be forced to turn a blind eye to this relative inconvenience.
You can rent a bike in 2026 for an average of 250 baht per day (plus deposit). You can rent a car for 850+ baht.
And, of course, don’t forget that in Thailand and Phuket they drive “British style” – on the left side of the road!
A one-day trip to Phi Phi, Similan, Krabi will cost ~50 € per person. The cost of a longer, 2-day tour to the islands with accommodation in a local guest house or tent is unlikely to be less than 150 €.
Things to do
Naturally, the bulk of tourists come to Phuket warm up and swim. This is especially true in March, when there are still snowdrifts somewhere in Northern and Central Europe.
Despite this, one should not lose sight of opportunities for active pastimewhich are created on the island.
Yes, we agree that the interesting places that you can see in Phuket are not too many in number. But it’s also difficult to get bored during a week or two of vacation on the island.
Rather, it’s difficult to choose what exactly to do!
We definitely recommend visiting the main local water park for vacationers with children, Andamanda Phuket. And also spare no expense and pay a visit to the FantaSea park, where they perform colorful shows in true Thai style.
Romantic people will definitely like it panoramic views from local observation platforms. And equally impressive sunsets, which don’t cost anything to see – you just need to stay late on one of the western beaches.
Active individuals will be delighted with the adrenaline-pumping entertainment in “World of Hanuman”. And close communication with the inhabitants of the Phuket Monkey Mountain seems to generate strong and memorable impressions.
Mandatory activities include walk around Phuket town and the promenade along leafy Bangla Road in Patong.
It is also considered simply indecent to visit Phuket and not visit the foot of the Big Buddha. Well, or not personally appreciate the beautiful pagodas of the main local temple, Wat Chalong.
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