What to expect from a Thailand winter, and how much spending money to budget in Thai baht and pounds at today's rate.
While the UK shivers, Thailand stays warm and bright. Here's what to expect from November to February, so you can pack (and budget) accordingly.
| Month | Daytime high | Sunshine | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov | 30°C | 6 hrs | 16 days |
| Dec | 30°C | 6 hrs | 9 days |
| Jan | 30°C | 8 hrs | 6 days |
| Feb | 30°C | 8 hrs | 4 days |
November to February is Phuket's cool, dry season, which really just means hot and sunny without the monsoon. Expect low-thirties days, warm seas and long stretches of clear weather across the island's west-coast beaches.
Thailand is the classic long-haul winter escape that doesn't cost a fortune once you're there. Street food, longtail boats and island-hopping are all cheap, so a little baht goes a long way. Order it before you fly at a better rate than you'll find on arrival.
Spending money below covers food, local transport and activities per person, not flights or hotels. Slide your nights and pick how you travel.
| Travel style | Per day | 7 nights |
|---|---|---|
| Budgetthe essentials | ฿1,250£28 | ฿8,750£195 |
| Mid-rangecomfortable | ฿3,300£73 | ฿23,100£514 |
| Luxurythe works | ฿8,850£197 | ฿61,950£1,380 |
Estimates based on budgetyourtrip.com (food + local transport + activities per person). Converted to pounds at the live interbank rate on 4 Aug 2026; the rate you get from Travel FX is shown at checkout.
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