The short answer
When to go to Phu Quoc
The best months are December to March, when rain is low, the sea is calmer and the days are warm. April and May are hotter and showers start. From about June to October the island gets heavy rain, with several hundred millimetres a month, and boat trips may be disrupted. For older travellers, the dry months are the most comfortable, but they are also the busiest, so book early.
Month by month
Phu Quoc weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 23°C | 28 mm | Dry, sunny and calm; peak season | |
| February | 31°C | 24°C | 27 mm | Driest stretch; busy and pricey | |
| March | 32°C | 25°C | 61 mm | Warm and mostly dry | |
| April | 33°C | 26°C | 148 mm | Hottest; showers begin | |
| May | 32°C | 26°C | 281 mm | Rainy season starts; humid | |
| June | 30°C | 26°C | 382 mm | Heavy rain; rougher seas | |
| July | 30°C | 25°C | 419 mm | Very wet; some trips disrupted | |
| August | 30°C | 25°C | 486 mm | Wettest period | |
| September | 30°C | 25°C | 474 mm | Very wet; choose flexible plans | |
| October | 30°C | 25°C | 354 mm | Still heavy rain | |
| November | 31°C | 24°C | 164 mm | Rain easing; dry season returning | |
| December | 30°C | 23°C | 59 mm | Drier, comfortable; start of peak |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Phu Quoc seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and December
- January: Dry, sunny and calm; peak season
- February: Driest stretch; busy and pricey
- December: Drier, comfortable; start of peak
Good, with small trade-offs: March
- March: Warm and mostly dry
Possible, with planning: April, May and November
- April: Hottest; showers begin
- May: Rainy season starts; humid
- November: Rain easing; dry season returning
Best avoided with parents or children: June, July, August, September and October
- June: Heavy rain; rougher seas
- July: Very wet; some trips disrupted
- August: Wettest period
- September: Very wet; choose flexible plans
- October: Still heavy rain
Useful answers
Best time to visit Phu Quoc: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Phu Quoc?
January, February and December are the best months to visit Phu Quoc, with March also good. The best months are December to March, when rain is low, the sea is calmer and the days are warm. April and May are hotter and showers start. From about June to October the island gets heavy rain, with several hundred millimetres a month, and boat trips may be disrupted. For older travellers, the dry months are the most comfortable, but they are also the busiest, so book early.
Which months should I avoid in Phu Quoc with elderly parents?
June, July, August, September and October are the months to avoid with older travellers. Heavy rain; rougher seas Very wet; some trips disrupted
When does it rain most in Phu Quoc?
August is the wettest month, with about 486 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 33°C.