May · Vietnam
Best time to visit Phu Quoc in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Phu Quoc in May
Average temperature 30°C, 154 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.8/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 30°C
- Rainfall
- 154 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Phu Quoc scores 6.8/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 30°C, 154 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Phu Quoc's beaches, fish sauce and national park make it Vietnam's island escape in the Gulf of Thailand.
May in Phu Quoc: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
May averages 30°C (86°F) and humidity near 78%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Monthly rainfall reaches 154 mm — wet for this destination — but about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 6.8/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
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.
Flexible dates? February scores 3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Phu Quoc in May?
- In May, Phu Quoc averages 30°C, 154 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.8/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Phu Quoc?
- May earns a 6.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Phu Quoc in May?
- Expect about 154 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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