Climate guide for Phu Quoc, Vietnam

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About Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc is a beach destination in Vietnam. Its setting includes Tropical Gulf of Thailand island of white sand beaches and pepper plantations. Use the monthly scores to weigh time by the water against heat, rainfall, humidity, daylight and sunny-day patterns.

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When to visit Phu Quoc: the short answer

The best time to visit Phu Quoc is February, followed by January, March. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: February averages 28°C with 32 mm of rain and about 23 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are September, July. If budget matters more than perfect weather, May is the strongest of the low-rate months at 6.3/10.

Across the year Phu Quoc swings from 26°C in December to 29°C in April, a 3-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 19 mm in January to 464 mm in September. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Phu Quoc is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 5 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: April (29°C). Coolest: December (26°C). Driest: January (19 mm). Wettest: September (464 mm).

Phu Quoc month by month

January in Phu Quoc — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.6/10

January averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 77%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 19 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 21 sunny days and 11.5 daylight hours.

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

Expect peak pricing, and 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.

February in Phu Quoc — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.8/10

February averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 74%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 32 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 23 sunny days and 11.7 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Phu Quoc at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and 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 in Phu Quoc — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9/10

March averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 74%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 56 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 sunny days and 11.9 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Phu Quoc at 9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

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 in Phu Quoc — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 8.3/10

April averages 29°C (85°F) with humidity around 75%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 83 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 sunny days and 12.2 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.3/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

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.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Phu Quoc — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.

May in Phu Quoc — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.3/10

May averages 29°C (85°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 177 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 20 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 6.3/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect 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 Phu Quoc — 3.5 points higher on the same scale.

June in Phu Quoc — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.6/10

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

227 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 17 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 5.6/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

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 Phu Quoc — 4.2 points higher on the same scale.

July in Phu Quoc — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.8/10

July averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 85%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

452 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 12 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 4.8/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

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 Phu Quoc — 5 points higher on the same scale.

August in Phu Quoc — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.5/10

August averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 85%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

272 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 18 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 5.5/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

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 Phu Quoc — 4.3 points higher on the same scale.

September in Phu Quoc — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.8/10

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

464 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 12 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 4.8/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

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 Phu Quoc — 5 points higher on the same scale.

October in Phu Quoc — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.7/10

October averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 85%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

263 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 20 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 5.7/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

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 Phu Quoc — 4.1 points higher on the same scale.

November in Phu Quoc — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.3/10

November averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 84%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 164 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 20 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 6.3/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-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 Phu Quoc — 3.5 points higher on the same scale.

December in Phu Quoc — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9/10

December averages 26°C (80°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 46 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 sunny days and 11.4 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Phu Quoc at 9/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.

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

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Phu Quoc, Vietnam?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Phu Quoc are February, January, March, December. February is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.8/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Phu Quoc year-round?
Phu Quoc has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 26°C in December to 29°C in April, with Ideal Weather scores between 4.8 and 9.8 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Phu Quoc?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Phu Quoc are July (4.8/10), September (4.8/10), August (5.5/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Phu Quoc?
September is the wettest month in Phu Quoc, averaging about 464 mm of rainfall. January is the driest, at roughly 19 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Phu Quoc?
March sees the most sun in Phu Quoc, with about 28 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Phu Quoc a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Phu Quoc is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (February, January, March, December) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Phu Quoc calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Phu Quoc: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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