Travelling to Phuket in August: weather, visa and cost
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Last updated 1 November 2026
Weather in August
- 32°High
- 26°Low
- 16.9 daysof rain
Not the best time to go August is not the best time to go: expect heat, cold or rain.
In August the average high is 32°C and the low 26°C, with about 16.9 rainy days.
Visa for Gulf passports
- SaudiNo visa needed for tourism. Stay up to 30 days. Reviewed by hand on 22 October 2026 · Official source
- EmiratiNo visa needed for tourism. Stay up to 30 days. Reviewed by hand on 22 October 2026 · Official source
- KuwaitiNo visa needed for tourism. Stay up to 30 days. Reviewed by hand on 22 October 2026 · Official source
- QatariNo visa needed for tourism. Stay up to 30 days. Reviewed by hand on 22 October 2026 · Official source
- BahrainiNo visa needed for tourism. Stay up to 30 days. Reviewed by hand on 22 October 2026 · Official source
- OmaniNo visa needed for tourism. Stay up to 30 days. Reviewed by hand on 22 October 2026 · Official source
Estimated cost for 7 nights
- CoupleAbout 2,900 to 5,600 SAR without flights. Travellers: 2, nights: 7, spend level: mid-range.
- FamilyAbout 6,200 to 10,900 SAR without flights. Travellers: 5, nights: 7, spend level: mid-range.
Without flights: lodging, food, getting around and activities. Rounded, from stored price levels.
Direct flights from the Gulf
- Abu Dhabi (AUH) · about 6.8 hours · 28 flights a week
- Doha (DOH) · about 6.7 hours · 14 flights a week
- Dubai (DXB) · about 6.5 hours · 14 flights a week
- Jeddah (JED) · about 7.8 hours · 3 flights a week
- Kuwait (KWI) · about 7.4 hours · 2 flights a week
- Muscat (MCT) · about 6.4 hours · 11 flights a week
- Riyadh (RUH) · about 7.1 hours · 3 flights a week
Questions travellers ask
What is the weather like in Phuket in August?
In August the average high is 32°C and the low 26°C, with about 16.9 rainy days.
Is August a good time to visit Phuket?
August is not the best time to go: expect heat, cold or rain.
Does a Saudi passport need a visa for Phuket?
No visa needed for tourism. Stay up to 30 days.
Are there direct flights from the Gulf to Phuket?
Yes, direct flights from Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait, Muscat, Riyadh, in about 6.4 hours.
How much do 7 nights in Phuket cost?
About 2,900 to 5,600 SAR without flights. Travellers: 2, nights: 7, spend level: mid-range.
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