Real-data comparison · updated 18/07/2026
Bangkok or Phuket?
The same dilemma every year. Here are the two, side by side, on the only measurable criteria: actually recorded weather, up-to-date hotel budget, indicative flight — then an honest verdict.
| BangkokThailand | PhuketThailand | |
|---|---|---|
| Best time | from November to April | from December to March |
| Average temperatures (24 h) | 27° to 31° | 26° to 28° |
| Rainy season | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct | Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Indicative round-trip flight | ~€691 | ~€706 |
| Budget hotel | from €35/night | from €45/night |
| Indicative weekly budget | ~€936 | ~€1021 |
| Vibe | rooftops, night markets and clubs until dawn | — |
| Learn more | Bangkok guide → | Phuket guide → |
So, Bangkok or Phuket?
Choose Bangkok for…
- the budget: ~€936 a week vs ~€1021
- less rainy season
- the vibe: buzzing neighbourhoods and nightlife
Choose Phuket for…
- the beach right there
Flight + hotel, for your dates
Decide with real prices
Estimate both for your dates — the real flight + hotel price often settles it better than any comparison.
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Flight: indicative round trip per traveller; hotel: low-season range per night per room — estimates updated on 18/07/2026, the actual price shows up for your dates in the tool.