Hat Patong
Patong is a beach town on Phuket's west coast, with restaurants and bars near the sand and Bangla Road for nightlife.
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Patong is a beach town on the west coast of Phuket, the largest island in Thailand, in the Andaman Sea. Its bay is a long curve of sand, and the streets behind it hold restaurants, bars and hotels. Bangla Road, the best-known street for nightlife, runs through the town, so food, bars and the beach are all in one place.
Where you sleep matters most. Bangla Road is loud late at night, so a room further back suits anyone who wants quiet evenings, while a room near the street suits a late night out. The dry season, roughly November to April, has less rain and calmer seas on the west coast. For a calmer beach, look at other beaches on Phuket before you book.
Hat Patong in five
- Pick your street by how late you sleepBangla Road is loud until the early hours. Staying on the far side of the beach road or in the north gives you the same walk to the sand with fewer bars. Read recent reviews for noise.
- Agree taxi fares before you get inPatong taxi pricing is a common complaint. Use an app, a metered cab you insist on, or a pre-booked transfer, and avoid vehicles that will not name a price.
- Photograph a jet ski before you hire itDamage claims on rental jet skis are a well-known problem. Take dated photos or video of the machine, or skip the hire and book a boat trip with an established operator instead.
- Heed the lifeguard flagsThe beach has strong surf and rip currents in the monsoon months, roughly May to October. Red flags mean do not swim, and many drownings on Phuket happen on those days.
- Landing at Phuket? Sort your TDAC firstFile the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online within three days before your flight, and note that stays on the visa-exempt rule are now shorter than before, which matters for longer beach trips.Thailand entry rules
Need to know
- Airport
- Phuket International (HKT), about 50 to 70 min by road
- Getting there
- Pre-booked transfer, taxi or app from the airport
- Getting around
- On foot, tuk-tuks and ride apps; scooters are risky
- Best base
- Near the beach road; north end for quiet
- Time needed
- 3 to 5 days
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°Dry, calmJanuaryPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 89 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, calm
- FebruaryClear8 rainy daysHigh30°Low25°Dry, calmFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 48 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, calm
- MarchClear12 rainy daysHigh31°Low26°Dry, hotMarchClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 71 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, hot
- AprilRain20 rainy daysHigh31°Low27°Songkran, hotAprilRain
Mixed
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 149 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Songkran, hot
- MayRain28 rainy daysHigh30°Low27°Monsoon startsMayRain
Poor
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 284 mm
- Rainy days
- 28
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Monsoon starts
- JuneRain24 rainy daysHigh29°Low27°Rough, red flagsJuneRain
Mixed
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 260 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rough, red flags
- JulyRain24 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh29°Low27°Rough, wetJulyRain
Mixed
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 243 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Rough, wet
- AugustRain25 rainy daysHigh29°Low26°Rough, wetAugustRain
Mixed
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 268 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rough, wet
- SeptemberRain25 rainy daysHigh29°Low26°WettestSeptemberRain
Poor
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 341 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wettest
- OctoberRain28 rainy daysHigh29°Low26°Wet, swellOctoberRain
Poor
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 333 mm
- Rainy days
- 28
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, swell
- NovemberRain26 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Drying outNovemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 264 mm
- Rainy days
- 26
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Drying out
- DecemberRain18 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Peak seasonDecemberRain
Good
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 133 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Peak season
Average daily high and low in Patong, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Hat Patong
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 30°
- Humidity
- 87%
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 86%
Phuket
03:37 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today30°24°86%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 86%.
- Wed30°25°78%Wednesday: Rain. High 30°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 78%.
- Thu30°24°94%Thursday: Rain. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 94%.
- Fri30°24°96%Friday: Rain. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 96%.
- Sat30°24°98%Saturday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 98%.
- Sun30°24°99%Sunday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 99%.
- Mon29°24°99%Monday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 99%.
Updated 12:20 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 33.76 THB
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Phuket Townabout 25 to 40 min by roadOld shophouses, cafes and markets away from the beach.Read the guide
- Ao Phang-Nga Bayabout 1 to 1.5 hours by road to the piersKarst islands and canoe caves on a boat tour.Read the guide
- Hat Kataabout 25 to 40 min by roadA calmer beach town on the south-west coast.Read the guide
Before you go to Hat Patong
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Rules for Hat Patong, checked
- Check whether your nationality needs a visa for Thailand before you fly, using the official immigration site.Source
- Vapes and e-cigarettes are banned in Thailand, including importing and carrying them. Leave them at home.
- Insulting the monarchy is a crime in Thailand, and online posts and comments count.
- Dial 191 for police and 1669 for an ambulance anywhere in Thailand.
- A motorbike rental needs a licence valid for motorbikes. Check that your travel insurance covers motorbike riding before you rent one.
Plan around Hat Patong
Regions, islands, entry rules and the season map
Read the guidePhuketThe island hub: beaches, old town, boats
Read the guideHat KataA calmer south-coast beach on Phuket
Read the guidePhuket TownOld shophouses and street food in the rain
Read the guideAo Phang-Nga Marine ParkKarst bay tours from Phuket
Read the guideBest time to visit ThailandWhich coast is dry in which month
Read the guideThailand entry rulesThe 30-day exemption and the TDAC
Read the guideHat Patong FAQ
Is Patong worth visiting?
Yes if you want nightlife, many restaurants and every service in one place. It is busy and commercial, so travelers who want quiet beaches do better in Kata, Khao Lak or on a smaller island.
Where is the best place to stay in Patong?
On or near the beach road for walking access, or in the northern end near Kalim if you want to sleep. Stay away from Bangla Road if you are a light sleeper.
Is Patong safe at night?
Mostly, but it has pickpockets, aggressive touts and scams around taxis, jet skis and drinks. Keep your phone and wallet close, watch your drink, and use ride apps or agree prices before you move.
Can you swim at Patong Beach?
In the dry season, yes. In the monsoon months the surf and rip currents are strong, and red flags mean do not swim. Use a pool or another sheltered beach on those days.
How many days do you need in Patong?
Three days for the beach and a boat tour. Five days let you add the old town and a second island day. Many travelers stay longer only to use Patong as a base.