Climate guide for Con Dao, Vietnam

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About Con Dao

Con Dao is a remote island chain of prison history, turtle beaches, and dive-clear South China Sea water. In Vietnam, the drier months outside peak monsoon usually delivers the most reliable conditions for beach travel - then use monthly climate scores to fine-tune around crowds, storms, or snow depth.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
Climate scores swing from 5.6/10 in November to 9.6/10 in February; the safest picks are February, January, March.
02Weather & what to pack
Expect around 26°C and 9 mm of rain in February, with roughly 24 bright days. Pack the lightest clothing you own, a hat and more water than feels necessary.
03Crowds & value
Peak-season pricing concentrates in February. For better value, March scores 8.9/10 at lower-season rates.

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When to visit Con Dao: the short answer

The best time to visit Con Dao is February, followed by January, March. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: February averages 26°C with 9 mm of rain and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are November, July. If budget matters more than perfect weather, June is the strongest of the low-rate months at 7.1/10.

Across the year Con Dao swings from 26°C in January to 30°C in May, a 4-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 9 mm in February to 345 mm in July. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Con Dao is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 4 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: May (30°C). Coolest: January (26°C). Driest: February (9 mm). Wettest: July (345 mm).

Con Dao month by month

January is one of the strongest months in Con Dao (2nd)

Best window · 9.5/10

January averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 21 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 21 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.5 daylight hours.

A 9.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Con Dao (2nd of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.6/10.

Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

February in Con Dao — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.6/10

February averages 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 88%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 9 mm for the month, with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.7 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Con Dao at 9.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

March ranks 3rd of 12 for Con Dao — one of the best windows

Best window · 8.9/10

Days in March average 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 85% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

Budget for roughly 57 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Con Dao at 8.9/10 (3rd of 12), just behind February at 9.6/10.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

April ranks 4th of 12 for Con Dao — one of the best windows

Best window · 8.5/10

April averages 29°C (83°F) and humidity near 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 76 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 hours of daylight.

A 8.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Con Dao (4th of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.6/10.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

May holds up well in Con Dao — 6th best month

Good · 7/10

Days in May average 30°C (85°F) and humidity near 80% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

167 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 7/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.

Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Con Dao — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

June holds up well in Con Dao — 5th best month

Good · 7.1/10

June averages 29°C (85°F) and humidity near 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Monthly rainfall reaches 159 mm — wet for this destination — but about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 7.1/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? February scores 2.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

July in Con Dao — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.7/10

July averages 29°C (84°F) and humidity near 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

345 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 5.7/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? February scores 3.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

August in Con Dao: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.9/10

Days in August average 29°C (84°F) and humidity near 81% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

188 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.

That is 6.9/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.

Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Con Dao — 2.7 points higher on the same scale.

September in Con Dao: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 5.8/10

Days in September average 29°C (84°F) and humidity near 82% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 309 mm: only about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.

That is 5.8/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Con Dao — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.

October in Con Dao — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6/10

October averages 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

259 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? February scores 3.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

November in Con Dao — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 5.6/10

November averages 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 86%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

253 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 16 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 5.6/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.6/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

Flexible dates? February scores 4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

December in Con Dao — middling scores, decent value

Trade-offs · 6.7/10

Days in December average 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 86% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.

112 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.

That is 6.7/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Con Dao — 2.9 points higher on the same scale.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Con Dao, Vietnam?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Con Dao are February, January, March. February is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.6/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Con Dao year-round?
Con Dao has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 26°C in January to 30°C in May, with Ideal Weather scores between 5.6 and 9.6 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Con Dao?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Con Dao are November (5.6/10), July (5.7/10), September (5.8/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Con Dao?
July is the wettest month in Con Dao, averaging about 345 mm of rainfall. February is the driest, at roughly 9 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Con Dao?
March sees the most sun in Con Dao, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Con Dao a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Con Dao is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (February, January, March) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Con Dao calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Con Dao: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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