AI-generatedCôn Đảo at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Apr
- Warmest month
- May · 31°
- Warmest sea
- May · 29.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,360 h
- Rain a year
- 2,018 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Côn Đảo
Côn Đảo has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while January is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,360 hours of sunshine a year, Côn Đảo is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Côn Đảo
The best time to visit Côn Đảo is from January to April. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from December to April. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to March. The rainy season is from June to November; the wettest month is October with 322 mm.
Côn Đảo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Côn Đảo in the dry season
Dec – May
Excellent
- 26–31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 53 rainy days in all
Côn Đảo in the rainy season
Jun – Nov
Good
- 28–30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 150 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Dec – Apr
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Nov
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Côn Đảo for you.
Your best months: January – March
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: January – April
October is the peak of the typhoon season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:4117:38
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:28–06:09 · evening 17:10–17:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:20–05:28 · evening 17:50–17:59
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Côn Đảo compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 29° from start to end. The sea cools from 29° to 28°. The days get 0.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 26° |
| Sea | 29° | 28° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.8 h |
What is the weather like in Côn Đảo in October?
In October, Côn Đảo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 322 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Côn Đảo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 57 min05:41 – 17:38
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 81 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Côn Đảo
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Côn Đảo: score 98 against 67. In March, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in March. March has 23 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in March.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 67 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 28° |
| Night-time low | 26° | 26° |
| Sea | 28.9° | 26.8° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 27 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 322 mm | 23 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Côn Đảo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
93January26° · Sea 25° · 7.0 h
In January, Côn Đảo is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 25.3 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 29 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 35 km/h. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Côn Đảo.
Côn Đảo in January96February27° · Sea 26° · 7.9 h
In February, Côn Đảo is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 25.5 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Côn Đảo.
Côn Đảo in February98March28° · Sea 27° · 8.3 h
In March, Côn Đảo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Côn Đảo.
Côn Đảo in March90April30° · Sea 29° · 8.4 h
In April, Côn Đảo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 59 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Côn Đảo.
Côn Đảo in April73May31° · Sea 30° · 6.8 h
In May, Côn Đảo is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 196 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Côn Đảo.
Côn Đảo in May70June30° · Sea 29° · 5.9 h
In June, Côn Đảo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 223 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Côn Đảo.
Côn Đảo in June68July30° · Sea 29° · 5.5 h
In July, Côn Đảo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 239 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Côn Đảo.
Côn Đảo in July70August30° · Sea 29° · 6.1 h
In August, Côn Đảo is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 230 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Côn Đảo.
Côn Đảo in August67September29° · Sea 29° · 5.2 h
In September, Côn Đảo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 286 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Côn Đảo.
Côn Đảo in September67October29° · Sea 29° · 5.0 h
In October, Côn Đảo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 322 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Côn Đảo.
Côn Đảo in October69November28° · Sea 28° · 5.6 h
In November, Côn Đảo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 267 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Côn Đảo.
Côn Đảo in November80December27° · Sea 27° · 5.8 h
In December, Côn Đảo is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 129 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 35 km/h. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Côn Đảo.
Côn Đảo in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Côn Đảo
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 26°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (25°), the warmest in April (27°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 365 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 93 | 26° | 25° | 25.3° | 7.0 h | 4 | 29 |
| FebruaryFeb | 96 | 27° | 25° | 25.5° | 7.9 h | 2 | 14 |
| MarchMar | 98 | 28° | 26° | 26.8° | 8.3 h | 4 | 23 |
| AprilApr | 90 | 30° | 27° | 28.7° | 8.4 h | 9 | 59 |
| MayMay | 73 | 31° | 27° | 29.8° | 6.8 h | 23 | 196 |
| JuneJun | 70 | 30° | 26° | 29.4° | 5.9 h | 24 | 223 |
| JulyJul | 68 | 30° | 26° | 29.0° | 5.5 h | 26 | 239 |
| AugustAug | 70 | 30° | 26° | 28.9° | 6.1 h | 26 | 230 |
| SeptemberSep | 67 | 29° | 26° | 28.9° | 5.2 h | 25 | 286 |
| OctoberOct | 67 | 29° | 26° | 28.9° | 5.0 h | 27 | 322 |
| NovemberNov | 69 | 28° | 26° | 27.9° | 5.6 h | 21 | 267 |
| DecemberDec | 80 | 27° | 25° | 26.5° | 5.8 h | 11 | 129 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Côn Đảo
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.3 – 29.4 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Côn Đảo ranges from 25.3 °C in January to 29.8 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 29.2 and 30.5 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 25.3° | 24.6° | 26.1° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 25.5° | 24.8° | 26.3° | pleasant |
| MarchMar | 26.8° | 26.0° | 27.5° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.7° | 28.1° | 29.3° | warm |
| MayMay | 29.8° | 29.2° | 30.5° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.4° | 28.7° | 30.2° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.0° | 28.3° | 29.7° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 28.9° | 28.4° | 29.3° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.9° | 28.5° | 29.5° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.9° | 28.3° | 29.4° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.9° | 27.6° | 28.3° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 26.5° | 25.8° | 27.3° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Côn Đảo
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.0 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Côn Đảo, 42 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Côn Đảo: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Côn Đảo has about 27 rainy days with 322 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Côn Đảo
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Côn Đảo
How breezy and how cloudy Côn Đảo is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Côn Đảo typically peaks at 24 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 81 % of the sky over Côn Đảo: mostly overcast, with about 5.0 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Côn Đảo
How often the day gets hot in Côn Đảo (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Côn Đảo has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Côn Đảo
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Côn Đảo in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Côn Đảo has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 92) and its weakest during October half-term (score 67).
- 92
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
- 69
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 67
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 87
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 13 h
- Distance
- 10,410 km
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Jet lag
- About 6 days (6 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Vietnam
- Currency
- Vietnamese Dong (VND)
- Language
- Vietnamese
- Sockets
- Type A, C, F, G · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +84
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Côn Đảo lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Côn Đảo vs Ho Chi Minh City
In October Côn Đảo has the better holiday weather (score 67 vs 58). During the day Ho Chi Minh City is 3 °C warmer than Côn Đảo.
| in October | Côn Đảo | Ho Chi Minh City |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 67 | 58 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 32° |
| Sea | 29° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 27 |
| Best time | Jan – Apr | Jan |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Vietnam in October: the best places
In October, Côn Đảo ranks 2 of 16 destinations in this country.
- Mũi Né31°29°69
- 2Côn ĐảoThis page29°29°67
- 3Nha Trang30°28°67
- 4Phu Quoc (Duong Dong)29°29°66
- 5Da Nang29°28°65
- 6Điện Biên Phủ29°60
- 7Sa Pa22°56
- 8Đà Lạt24°55
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Frequently asked questions about Côn Đảo
When is the best time to visit Côn Đảo?
The best time to visit Côn Đảo is from January to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Côn Đảo?
The sea temperature in Côn Đảo ranges from 25.3 °C in January to 29.8 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Côn Đảo in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Côn Đảo?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Côn Đảo?
The rainy season is from June to November; the wettest month is October with 322 mm. The driest month is February with 14 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Côn Đảo get?
Côn Đảo gets around 2,360 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.4 hours a day; in October there are 5.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Côn Đảo in?
Côn Đảo is on UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Côn Đảo?
A nonstop flight from London to Côn Đảo takes about 13 h, for a straight-line distance of about 10,410 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Côn Đảo?
Côn Đảo lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Côn Đảo?
Côn Đảo has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 92) and its weakest during October half-term (score 67). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 92, May half-term 72, summer holidays 69, October half-term 67, Christmas holidays 87.