Phu Quoc weather by month & the best time to visit
Vietnam · beach resort · tropical monsoon climate
The best time to visit Phu Quoc is February — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 89/100), with January and March close behind. Phu Quoc averages about 2,237 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 28°C / 82°F and roughly 16 mm of rain in February.
When is the best time to visit Phu Quoc?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Phu Quoc is February, then January and March. The dullest month is May (64/100, 221 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Phu Quoc?
Phu Quoc gets a moderate 2,237 hours of sunshine a year. February (89/100) is noticeably better than May (64). It ranks #8 of 22 destinations in Vietnam for annual sunshine, above the national median of 2,124 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around August, carries about 45% of the annual 2,172 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87 | 28° / 82°F | 26° / 79°F | 25 mm | 9 | 29° / 84°F |
| February | 89 | 28° / 82°F | 26° / 79°F | 16 mm | 11 | 29° / 84°F |
| March | 83 | 29° / 84°F | 27° / 81°F | 51 mm | 11 | 30° / 86°F |
| April | 72 | 30° / 86°F | 29° / 84°F | 109 mm | 11 | 31° / 88°F |
| May | 64 | 30° / 86°F | 29° / 84°F | 221 mm | 10 | 32° / 90°F |
| June | 64 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 310 mm | 9 | 30° / 86°F |
| July | 64 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 346 mm | 8 | 30° / 86°F |
| August | 64 | 29° / 84°F | 28° / 82°F | 293 mm | 9 | 30° / 86°F |
| September | 64 | 28° / 82°F | 28° / 82°F | 346 mm | 9 | 29° / 84°F |
| October | 64 | 28° / 82°F | 27° / 81°F | 247 mm | 9 | 30° / 86°F |
| November | 65 | 29° / 84°F | 27° / 81°F | 146 mm | 9 | 30° / 86°F |
| December | 81 | 28° / 82°F | 26° / 79°F | 62 mm | 9 | 30° / 86°F |
Sea temperature in Phu Quoc by month
The sea off Phu Quoc is warmest in May at around 32°C / 90°F, and coolest in January at 29°C / 84°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Phu Quoc: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Phu Quoc?
Phu Quoc is a beach resort in Vietnam with a tropical monsoon climate — the sea reaches 32°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Phu Quoc get a year?
Phu Quoc gets about 2,237 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around February.
When is the best time to visit Phu Quoc?
The sunniest time to visit Phu Quoc is February, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 89/100 (with January and March close behind). Expect daytime highs around 28°C / 82°F.
What is the least sunny month in Phu Quoc?
May is the least sunny month in Phu Quoc, scoring 64/100 with about 221 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Phu Quoc?
The sea in Phu Quoc ranges from about 29°C (January) to 32°C (May). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Phu Quoc?
The typical midday UV index in Phu Quoc peaks around 11 (extreme) in February, easing to about 8 (very high) in July. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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