Wat Phra Thong
Phuket, Thailand • 
Underrated
Underrated
Best months to visit
Jan, Feb, Dec
23°C – 31°C, dry, sunny, and pleasantly warm; rare showers, high crowds, peak season
23°C – 31°C, dry, sunny, and pleasantly warm; rare showers, high crowds, peak season
Walking required
Yes
Some stairs and uneven ground; not fully accessible for wheelchairs.
Some stairs and uneven ground; not fully accessible for wheelchairs.
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Hours of operation
Monday
08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Tuesday
08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Wednesday
08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Thursday
08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Friday
08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Saturday
08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Sunday
08:00 AM - 05:30 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
MEDIUM
23-30°C
December has dry, sunny, and comfortable weather, with low rainfall and cooler temperatures. Skies are mostly clear, ideal for touring.
December has dry, sunny, and comfortable weather, with low rainfall and cooler temperatures. Skies are mostly clear, ideal for touring.
Open
Temple is open 24 hours with no restrictions, but transport and accommodation costs in Phuket are higher during peak season.
Temple is open 24 hours with no restrictions, but transport and accommodation costs in Phuket are higher during peak season.
Recommended
December is one of the best months to visit Wat Phra Thong thanks to its excellent weather and accessibility, though travel costs in Phuket are at their annual peak.
December is one of the best months to visit Wat Phra Thong thanks to its excellent weather and accessibility, though travel costs in Phuket are at their annual peak.
January
HIGH
23-31°C
Dry, sunny, and pleasantly warm; rare showers.
Dry, sunny, and pleasantly warm; rare showers.
Open
No major restrictions; open 24 hours to visitors.
No major restrictions; open 24 hours to visitors.
Recommended
January is one of the best months to visit Wat Phra Thong due to excellent weather and vibrant atmosphere, but expect higher prices and larger crowds.
January is one of the best months to visit Wat Phra Thong due to excellent weather and vibrant atmosphere, but expect higher prices and larger crowds.
February
HIGH
23-32°C
Continued dry, sunny weather; very low chance of rain.
Continued dry, sunny weather; very low chance of rain.
Open
No major restrictions; open 24 hours to visitors.
No major restrictions; open 24 hours to visitors.
Recommended
February offers ideal visitation conditions with reliably dry, warm weather and full accessibility, though crowds and prices remain high.
February offers ideal visitation conditions with reliably dry, warm weather and full accessibility, though crowds and prices remain high.
March
MEDIUM
24-33°C
Hotter days, mostly dry but a slight increase in chance of short rain showers.
Hotter days, mostly dry but a slight increase in chance of short rain showers.
Open
No major restrictions; open 24 hours to visitors.
No major restrictions; open 24 hours to visitors.
Recommended
March remains a good month for visiting, as weather is still favorable but with slightly fewer tourists and better value accommodations.
March remains a good month for visiting, as weather is still favorable but with slightly fewer tourists and better value accommodations.
How to get there
Bus
Recommended
Bike
Car
Taxi
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