Patong Beach Travel Advice

Best time to go to Patong Beach

December to March is the golden weather window in Phuket, as the rainy season has ended and you’ll miss the hotter temperatures in April and May. The island still feels well and truly tropical, though – it rarely dips below 31˚C, but the sea breeze here makes it feel cooler than the more humid mainland. If you don’t mind the rain, it’s pretty quiet here from July to October, with a more low-key vibe and fewer crowds. And it’s not rain like you’re used to in the UK – it’s bath-water warm, and tends to fall hard all at once before the sun comes out again. Keep a light waterproof poncho rolled up in your bag and you can stay nice and dry while you’re out exploring.

Passports and Visas

British citizens must have a valid passport to visit Thailand. By law, you must carry your passport with you at all times. British passport holders can visit Thailand for 60 days without obtaining a visa in advance of arrival. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/entry-requirements

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Don't forget to arrange your travel money and insurance before you go.

Health and safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. For the latest health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/health

Travel Aware

Travel Aware – Staying Safe and Healthy Abroad
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and National Travel Health Network and Centre have up-to-date advice on staying safe and healthy abroad.

See gov.uk/travelaware and follow @FCDOtravelGovUK on Twitter and Facebook.com/FCDOtravel – for the latest general FCDO travel advice, including coronavirus travel guidance, security and local laws, and passport and visa information.

See gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice – for FCDO travel advice about individual destinations.

Sign up for FCDO travel advice email alerts, so you automatically receive the latest travel advice updates and travel requirements for the destinations you want to know about.

See Travel Aware page – for travel advice from First Choice.

See travelhealthpro.org.uk – for current travel health news.

The advice can change so check regularly for updates.