Travelling to Phuket in January: weather, visa and cost
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Last updated 1 November 2026
Weather in January
- 33°High
- 25°Low
- 4.3 daysof rain
An acceptable time to go January is a fair time to go: check the weather details before you book.
In January the average high is 33°C and the low 25°C, with about 4.3 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
Round trip from 1,443.75 SAR per person, a price travellers saw on 25 October 2026 - Doha (DOH) · about 6.7 hours · 14 flights a week
Round trip from 2,268.75 SAR per person, a price travellers saw on 25 October 2026 - Dubai (DXB) · about 6.5 hours · 14 flights a week
Round trip from 1,605 SAR per person, a price travellers saw on 30 October 2026 - Jeddah (JED) · about 7.8 hours · 3 flights a week
- Kuwait (KWI) · about 7.4 hours · 2 flights a week
Round trip from 1,905 SAR per person, a price travellers saw on 27 October 2026 - Muscat (MCT) · about 6.4 hours · 11 flights a week
Round trip from 1,638.75 SAR per person, a price travellers saw on 31 October 2026 - Riyadh (RUH) · about 7.1 hours · 3 flights a week
Approximate prices of the month's cheapest round trip seen by Aviasales users; they may change when you book.
Questions travellers ask
What is the weather like in Phuket in January?
In January the average high is 33°C and the low 25°C, with about 4.3 rainy days.
Is January a good time to visit Phuket?
January is a fair time to go: check the weather details before you book.
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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