Patong Beach Kiteboarding

I was on Patong beach yesterday and I took a few photos to show what the weather is like in Phuket at this time of year. Yesterday was a typical Phuket low season day.

It was fine for most of the day with a nice on-shore breeze. We had a heavy rain shower at about 4pm that lasted about 20 minutes. We watched the rain arriving from out at sea and sheltered under a beer tent. It was good fun, everyone crowded in together.

Those who didn’t mind getting wet just stayed out and enjoyed the warm rain, including the kite surfer shown below. He was going for hours and was pretty good, even doing a couple of jumps for me as he went past.

Some people like a deserted beach. I actually like the life on Patong beach. Yesterday there were people swimming, fishing, playing football, running, picnicing etc.