Hungry Ghost Festival
Phuket, Thailand • INR 43390 approx.• 
Underrated
UnderratedPhuket, Thailand
• INR 43390Underrated
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
April
MEDIUM
25-34°C
Very hot and humid, with higher chance of rain as monsoon approaches; Songkran festival also celebrated.
Very hot and humid, with higher chance of rain as monsoon approaches; Songkran festival also celebrated.
Closed
Hungry Ghost Festival does not occur in April.
Hungry Ghost Festival does not occur in April.
Recommended
April is a festive month for Songkran but unrelated to the Hungry Ghost Festival.
April is a festive month for Songkran but unrelated to the Hungry Ghost Festival.
May
LOW
25-32°C
Hot and humid with frequent heavy rainfall; start of the monsoon season.
Hot and humid with frequent heavy rainfall; start of the monsoon season.
Closed
The Hungry Ghost Festival (Por Tor) is not held in May. Most festival venues operate normally, but the festival-specific activities are unavailable.
The Hungry Ghost Festival (Por Tor) is not held in May. Most festival venues operate normally, but the festival-specific activities are unavailable.
Not recommended
May is not suitable for experiencing the Hungry Ghost Festival in Phuket due to both the rainy season and festival timing.
May is not suitable for experiencing the Hungry Ghost Festival in Phuket due to both the rainy season and festival timing.
June
LOW
25-32°C
Continuation of the wet season with frequent showers and thunderstorms.
Continuation of the wet season with frequent showers and thunderstorms.
Closed
The Hungry Ghost Festival is not celebrated in June. Festival-specific venues and events are not active.
The Hungry Ghost Festival is not celebrated in June. Festival-specific venues and events are not active.
Not recommended
June is not recommended for festival-goers; heavy rainfall and off-season timing for the Hungry Ghost Festival.
June is not recommended for festival-goers; heavy rainfall and off-season timing for the Hungry Ghost Festival.
July
LOW
25-31°C
Monsoon peak with frequent rain, cloudy skies, and choppy seas.
Monsoon peak with frequent rain, cloudy skies, and choppy seas.
Closed
The Hungry Ghost Festival is not observed in July. No event-related closures or restrictions.
The Hungry Ghost Festival is not observed in July. No event-related closures or restrictions.
Not recommended
July brings challenging weather and is not a festival month for the Hungry Ghost Festival in Phuket.
July brings challenging weather and is not a festival month for the Hungry Ghost Festival in Phuket.
How to get there
Taxi
Recommended
Bike
Bus
Car
Walking
Additional info
Here's what you need to know about this experience
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
