When researching Vietnam’s tourism information, one of the proposed places will be Phu Quoc. Phu Quoc is a beautiful island, very popular with tourists. So what are the weather and climatic conditions in Phu Quoc? When is the best time to go to Phu Quoc Island?
WEATHER AND CLIMATE IN PHU QUOC
Phu Quoc is located in the southwest of Vietnam. It is a place characterized by a tropical climate with two seasons: dry and rainy seasons. However, in terms of tourism, Phu Quoc has three main seasons: peak season, transition season, and low season. The high season will attract a lot of domestic and foreign tourists.
Rainy season and dry season in Phu Quoc
The rainy season in Phu Quoc lasts from May to October and the dry season is from November to April next year. The rainy season in Phu Quoc is identified by heavy rainfall, but it does not last for only a few weeks. In August and September, it is expected that there will be many big spots of rain. During the dry season, it is still possible to rain, but the density will be less than usual. Here the temperature is always an average of 27 degrees Celsius.
Peak season: From November to March and June
In peak season, the average temperature is 30 degrees C. Bright sunlight, cloudless sky, and clear water make the beauty of Phu Quoc. These climatic conditions and temperatures will be very convenient for tourists to visit and explore Phu Quoc.
In peak season, Phu Quoc is very crowded. Hotel and tour prices soared. While the price of 1 to 3-star hotels is still relatively stable or at least slightly increased, the prices of 4 and 5-star hotels are costly. It is because expensive hotels receive more wealthy foreign visitors than domestic ones.
The Lunar New Year in Vietnam starts from the end of January to the middle of February, according to the lunar calendar. It is the time when the culture of Vietnamese people revealed most clearly. The preparations for the Tet holiday occur a few weeks earlier. Many stores in big cities closed a few weeks before and after Tet. But it is a favorable time for business in Phu Quoc to take place.
The party preparing for festivals in the new year is especially exciting. You can find beautiful, clean beaches and no trash between January and February. So the end of each season is the best time to visit Phu Quoc.
The summer holidays for schools in Vietnam begin in late June. It is also an excellent time to come to Phu Quoc. Beaches, hotels become a lot more crowded. Most foreign tourists come here from November to March and June, while domestic tourists can visit Phu Quoc all year round. There is a large entertainment area for children.
Transition season : From April to May
The temperature during the transition period changes utterly. Climate is damp, humidity from 80% to 85%. The rain suddenly disappears. These are two months that have the most typical weather of tropical climates. The number of tourists decreases appreciably due to erratic weather.
April and May are the hottest months of the year, with an average temperature of 33 degrees C to 34 degrees C. The probability of rain is very low in April, the weather is very humid and hot. At sea, appear full of jellyfish stings can be fatal to humans. If you’re not afraid of stifling heat and high humidity, you can plan your trip to Phu Quoc in April.
One issue that needs improvement in Phu Quoc in April and May is the issue of rubbish. Before Tet, the beach was cleaned, but during the Tet holiday, many tourists come to Phu Quoc beach to picnic and litter indiscriminately here. The beaches are clean during Tet and after Tet are the private ones.
Low season: From July to October
Most of the months from July to October will rain a lot. It is also the time when the renovation and maintenance work of construction occurs. Restaurants and hotels often have big discounts. The weather is more pleasant moderate, the damp smell of the foliage and the soil made Phu Quoc as a tropical jungle.
If you come to Phu Quoc at this time of year, you can visit the hidden streams, lakes, and waterfalls in the rainforest. During this season, there are powerful waves make swimming difficult. The sea at that time was quite chaotic and murky, so diving and scuba diving will be difficult. Especially very difficult to see coral reefs.
This is an unsuitable time for cruises because there is so much garbage on the seaside. Moreover, the weather is erratic when the sun is hot, then suddenly rains.
BEST TIME TO VISIT IN PHU QUOC ISLAND
Best time for beach vacation
The best travel time is from mid-February to the end of March. However, the price of tours and services at this time is quite high because many tourists from Western Europe, Russia, and the US have been here since last winter. Meanwhile, Nha Trang mainly hosts Chinese tourists.
Here is some brief information for you:
- January to mid-February: It is high season, so the beach is relatively clean but crowded.
- Between February to the end of March: It the most suitable travel time. The beach is not as clean as the beginning of the year, but it is not too polluted. The number of tourists decreases.
- April: Fewer tourists, more sunshine, less rain, warm water, but the weather is humid.
- November: It is nice weather, but the beach is mostly rubbish.
If you want to save money and handle less rain, you should go to Phu Quoc in April, May, or the end of October. The probability of rain is still low and often dry.
Best time to visit National Park
Waterfalls in Phu Quoc forest are most beautiful during the rainy season. Even small streams, canals, and tributaries are flooded with water and carry a green forest atmosphere—beautiful streams sparkling during the days from June to October. You can not see these natural wonders in the dry season, because many waterfalls (not all) and the water areas have dried up. Therefore, the best travel time to visit the national park is the rainy season.
CLIMATE CHART OF PHU QUOC
Phu Quoc’s climate each month is shown by a separate diagram.
Climate and temperature chart of Phu Quoc.
The hottest month of the year is April, with an average high temperature of 34 degrees C. In November and December, the lowest maximum temperature is 30 degrees C.
January, February, and December are the coldest months of the year, with an average temperature of 22 degrees C. From April to October, the weather is warm with an average temperature of 24 degrees C.
Regardless of the season, the temperature in the water in Phu Quoc beach is warm. The highest average water temperature is in the months from April to June (30 degrees C). In January, the most refreshing water with an average temperature of 27 degrees Celsius.
Phu Quoc climate chart: daylight, number of sunny hours, UV index, total number of rainy days
While in northern Vietnam, such as Hanoi, there is very little sunlight during the day during the winter days, the number of lighting hours lasts from 12 to 13 hours during the day in Phu Quoc. The longest days are from May to July.
From February to April, the sun appears an average of 8 hours a day. During the rainy season (July to September), only 5 hours a day appear sunshine.
UV index and it’s meaning
The month with the rainiest days in September, followed by August and October. If you plan your vacation on the beach, go in February because of the lowest probability of rain with three rainy days per month. January and March also have relatively little rainfall, with an average of four or five rainy days a month.
When traveling to Phu Quoc Vietnam, you can find out some more information, such as applying for Vietnam Visa at the airport or Vietnam electronic visa. Here is useful information for your upcoming trip.
