24Β° to 31Β°
Dry & Sunny
The most comfortable stretch of the year, with the lowest humidity and the least rain.
βοΈ Sunscreenβ¨ Best sightseeing weather
24Β° to 32Β°
Peak Dry Season
Still dry and pleasant, with excellent visibility for diving and boat trips to the southern islands.
βοΈ Sunscreenπ€Ώ Good visibility diving
26Β° to 32Β°
Hot & Dry
Dry season holds, but the heat is climbing fast toward the hottest months of the year.
π₯΅ Stay hydratedβοΈ Sunscreen
26Β° to 33Β°
Peak Heat
Among the hottest months of the year, with rain building again as the monsoon approaches.
π₯΅ Heat protectionβ Light rain jacket
27Β° to 32Β°
Monsoon Arrives
The rains set in for good, though the heat barely lets up.
β Umbrella essentialπ₯΅ Heat protection
26Β° to 31Β°
Deep Monsoon
Rain is a regular fixture now, with wind and swell both picking up around the island.
β Umbrella handyπ¨ Windy conditions
26Β° to 30Β°
Steady Rain
Rain falls on most days, with some of the strongest winds of the year around the coast.
β Heavy rain gearπ¨ Windy conditions
26Β° to 30Β°
Wettest Month
The rainiest month of the year, hot, humid, and prone to sudden heavy downpours.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
26Β° to 30Β°
Peak Wet Season
Still very wet, with rain a near-daily presence, though winds start easing from August's peak.
β Heavy rain gearπ¦ Insect repellent
25Β° to 31Β°
Rains Persist
One of the wetter months still, though slightly less intense than the peak of summer.
β Umbrella handyπ¦ Insect repellent
25Β° to 31Β°
Rains Ease
The monsoon rains become noticeably rarer, though a late typhoon is still possible.
β Light rain jacketπ Late typhoon possible
24Β° to 31Β°
Cool & Clear
Warm and mostly sunny, with a fading but real risk of a late tropical cyclone.
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Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Phu Quoc?›
Phu Quoc's monsoon season runs roughly from May through November, with August historically the wettest, averaging around 546mm of rain across 24 days.
What is the best time of year to visit Phu Quoc?›
December through February is historically Phu Quoc's best stretch: hot and sunny with the least rain and the lowest risk of a lingering tropical cyclone.
What is the least favorable time to visit Phu Quoc?›
August, the wettest month of the year, historically brings rain on most days and can flood low-lying parts of the island.
Which month has the most rain in Phu Quoc?›
August is historically the wettest month, averaging around 546mm of rain across 24 days.
Which month is the driest in Phu Quoc?›
February is historically the driest month, averaging around 30mm of rain.
How hot does Phu Quoc get?›
April is historically the hottest month of the year.
What should I pack for Phu Quoc during the rainy season?›
An umbrella and rain gear are worth having from around May through November, when the monsoon brings the bulk of the year's rain.
Does Phu Quoc have visa-free entry?›
Yes, uniquely within Vietnam. Travelers of any nationality arriving directly to Phu Quoc from abroad get a 30-day visa exemption, though it only covers Phu Quoc itself, not onward travel to the mainland.
Does typhoon risk affect Phu Quoc?›
December still carries a small, fading chance of a late-season storm, and a late typhoon is occasionally possible in November too, though direct hits are rare.
Is there a record-breaking attraction in Phu Quoc?›
Yes. The Hon Thom cable car holds a Guinness World Record as the longest three-wire cable car over open sea, linking the main island to Hon Thom in about 15 minutes.