- Rain mm/yr
- 3,000
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: climatestotravel.com, vinwonders.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- The dry season (Nov-Apr) is the official peak tourist season with premium pricing. Book accommodation weeks in advance for December.
- Rain during the rainy season (May-Oct) typically comes in short afternoon/evening bursts, not all-day downpours—mornings are often sunny.
- Humidity stays above 75% year-round; it drops to ~78% during dry season, rises to 85-90% during rainy season.
- Phu Quoc is largely sheltered from Vietnam's typhoon belt—major typhoon landfalls are rare compared to central and northern Vietnam.
- Sea temperatures remain warm enough for swimming year-round (28-30°C (86°F) / 82-86°F).
- April-May are the hottest months (up to 35°C (95°F) / 95°F) but still in the tail end of the dry season.
Seasons
Dry Season
- Name
- Dry Season
- Months
- November to April
- Characteristics
- Sunny skies, calm seas, minimal rainfall, lower humidity (~78%), best visibility for water activities
Rainy Season
- Name
- Rainy Season
- Months
- May to October
- Characteristics
- Frequent afternoon/evening showers (typically 1-3 hours), high humidity (85-90%), rougher seas in August-September
Overview
Tropical monsoon climate, warm year-round with distinct dry and rainy seasons. No snowfall. Typhoons are rare.
Rainfall
- Driest Month
- February (30 mm / 3 rainy days)
- Wettest Month
- August (545 mm / 21 rainy days)
- Annual Total Mm
- 3000
- Rainy Season Monthly Average Mm
- 414
- Note Northern Areas
- Northern parts of island receive up to 4,000 mm annually
Temperature
- Peak Months
- April and May
- Peak Temp Celsius
- 35
- Peak Temp Fahrenheit
- 95
- Year Round Average Celsius
- 27
- Sea Temperature Range Celsius
- 28-30
- Year Round Average Fahrenheit
- 81
- Sea Temperature Range Fahrenheit
- 82-86
Best Months To Visit
December to February (peak season: warmest but most crowded and expensive); May-June (shoulder season: lower costs, still mostly dry)
Worst Months To Visit
August-September (heaviest rainfall, high humidity, roughest seas)
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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