Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Apr · 30°
- Warmest sea
- May · 30.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,400 h
- Rain a year
- 1,780 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in Phu Quoc (Duong Dong)
Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,400 hours of sunshine a year, Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: December – March
What is the weather like in Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) in October?
In October, Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 232 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Phu Quoc (Duong Dong).
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 55 min05:52 – 17:47
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 84 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+7Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
- 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
Sea temperature in Phu Quoc (Duong Dong)
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.5 – 29.8 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) ranges from 28.0 °C in January to 30.5 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in May, while the air already peaks in April. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 29.9 and 31.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.0° | 27.4° | 28.8° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.3° | 27.7° | 28.9° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.1° | 28.6° | 29.6° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 30.2° | 29.7° | 30.7° | very warm |
| MayMay | 30.5° | 29.9° | 31.4° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.8° | 29.1° | 30.4° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.3° | 28.6° | 30.0° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.0° | 28.5° | 29.4° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.9° | 28.5° | 29.4° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.1° | 28.5° | 29.8° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.0° | 28.6° | 29.8° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.5° | 28.1° | 29.1° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Phu Quoc (Duong Dong)
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 5.3 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Phu Quoc (Duong Dong), 45 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Phu Quoc (Duong Dong): 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, Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) has about 26 rainy days with 232 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
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 | 94 | 28° | 25° | 28.0° | 8.0 h | 6 | 24 |
| FebruaryFeb | 94 | 28° | 26° | 28.3° | 8.3 h | 6 | 25 |
| MarchMar | 87 | 29° | 26° | 29.1° | 8.3 h | 11 | 56 |
| AprilApr | 77 | 30° | 27° | 30.2° | 8.1 h | 19 | 106 |
| MayMay | 71 | 29° | 27° | 30.5° | 6.2 h | 27 | 218 |
| JuneJun | 68 | 29° | 27° | 29.8° | 5.4 h | 26 | 233 |
| JulyJul | 67 | 28° | 26° | 29.3° | 5.0 h | 28 | 266 |
| AugustAug | 67 | 28° | 26° | 29.0° | 5.2 h | 27 | 230 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 28° | 26° | 28.9° | 4.8 h | 27 | 260 |
| OctoberOct | 68 | 28° | 26° | 29.1° | 5.3 h | 26 | 232 |
| NovemberNov | 78 | 29° | 26° | 29.0° | 6.8 h | 15 | 96 |
| DecemberDec | 91 | 28° | 26° | 28.5° | 7.7 h | 7 | 35 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
10.22° N, 103.96° E · 8 m · Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Best time to visit Phu Quoc (Duong Dong)
The best time to visit Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) is from December to March. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from December to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from January to February. Rain is most frequent from April to November; the wettest month is July with 266 mm.
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Dec – Mar
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jan – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – Nov
12 or more rainy days
Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
94January28° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In January, Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 24 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Phu Quoc (Duong Dong).
Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) in January94February28° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In February, Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 25 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Phu Quoc (Duong Dong).
Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) in February87March29° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In March, Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 56 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Phu Quoc (Duong Dong).
Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) in March77April30° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In April, Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 106 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Phu Quoc (Duong Dong).
Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) in April71May29° · Sea 31° · 6 h
In May, Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 30.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 218 mm. On about 7 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 Phu Quoc (Duong Dong).
Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) in May68June29° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In June, Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 233 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Phu Quoc (Duong Dong).
Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) in June67July28° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In July, Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 266 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Phu Quoc (Duong Dong).
Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) in July67August28° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In August, Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °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 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 230 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Phu Quoc (Duong Dong).
Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) in August66September28° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In September, Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °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 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 260 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Phu Quoc (Duong Dong).
Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) in September68October28° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In October, Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 232 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Phu Quoc (Duong Dong).
Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) in October78November29° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In November, Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 96 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Phu Quoc (Duong Dong).
Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) in November91December28° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In December, Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 35 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Phu Quoc (Duong Dong).
Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) in DecemberPlanning a trip to Phu Quoc (Duong Dong)
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 40 min
- Distance
- 10,100 km
- Time zone
- UTC+7
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.
Frequently asked questions about Phu Quoc (Duong Dong)
When is the best time to visit Phu Quoc (Duong Dong)?
The best time to visit Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) is from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Phu Quoc (Duong Dong)?
The sea temperature in Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) ranges from 28.0 °C in January to 30.5 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Phu Quoc (Duong Dong)?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Phu Quoc (Duong Dong)?
Rain is most frequent from April to November; the wettest month is July with 266 mm. The driest month is January with 24 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) get?
Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) gets around 2,400 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 8.3 hours a day; in September there are 4.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) in?
Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) uses the time zone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh, at UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Phu Quoc (Duong Dong)?
A nonstop flight from London to Phu Quoc (Duong Dong) takes about 12 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,100 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
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