Hungry Ghost Festival
Phuket, Thailand • INR 43390 approx.• 
Underrated
Underrated
Best months to visit
Jan, Feb
23°C – 31°C, dry, sunny, and comfortable weather with low humidity, high crowds, peak season
23°C – 31°C, dry, sunny, and comfortable weather with low humidity, high crowds, peak season
Walking required
Yes
Some venues may have stairs; accessibility varies.
Some venues may have stairs; accessibility varies.
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Hours of operation
Monday
08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday
08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday
08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Thursday
08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Friday
08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Saturday
08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Sunday
08:00 AM - 09:00 PM
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When to visit
We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.
Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
December
LOW
-
Open
Not recommended
January
HIGH
23-31°C
Dry, sunny, and comfortable weather with low humidity. January is part of Phuket's cool, dry season.
Dry, sunny, and comfortable weather with low humidity. January is part of Phuket's cool, dry season.
Closed
The Hungry Ghost Festival (Por Tor) is not held in January; it takes place in August or September according to the Chinese lunar calendar.
The Hungry Ghost Festival (Por Tor) is not held in January; it takes place in August or September according to the Chinese lunar calendar.
Recommended
January is ideal for general tourism in Phuket due to excellent weather, but the Hungry Ghost Festival is not celebrated at this time.
January is ideal for general tourism in Phuket due to excellent weather, but the Hungry Ghost Festival is not celebrated at this time.
February
HIGH
23-32°C
Continues to be dry and sunny with warm temperatures and pleasant evenings.
Continues to be dry and sunny with warm temperatures and pleasant evenings.
Closed
The Hungry Ghost Festival is not celebrated in February.
The Hungry Ghost Festival is not celebrated in February.
Recommended
Excellent for general travel and beach holidays; not relevant for Hungry Ghost Festival activities.
Excellent for general travel and beach holidays; not relevant for Hungry Ghost Festival activities.
March
MEDIUM
24-33°C
Hotter temperatures begin to set in, but still mostly dry with occasional brief showers.
Hotter temperatures begin to set in, but still mostly dry with occasional brief showers.
Closed
No Hungry Ghost Festival events occur in March.
No Hungry Ghost Festival events occur in March.
Recommended
March is good for tourism but does not coincide with the Hungry Ghost Festival.
March is good for tourism but does not coincide with the Hungry Ghost Festival.
How to get there
Taxi
Recommended
Bike
Bus
Car
Walking
Additional info
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Mobility
Wheelchair Accessible
Walking Required
Stairs Present
Seating Available
Flat Terrain
Hiking Required
Elevator Available
Mobility Scooter Friendly
Ramps Available
Pregnancy
Suitable for pregnancy
Allowed during pregnancy
Pets
Pets not allowed
Driving
Driving License Required
Idp Required