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The best time to visit Phu Quoc

Best weather Dec–MarPeak season Dec–Mar1h 30m ahead of India
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Phu Quoc is at its best from December to March.

It is busiest and priciest in December to March.

Expect the most rain in May to October.

Here is every month at a glance, the dates to plan around, and flights from five Indian cities.

Phu Quoc month by month

Average highs and lows, rain, the season and what's on, for the next twelve months.

MonthWeatherSeasonWhat's on
October 2026 28° / 27°wet, 247 mm Off-season
Dussehra
November 2026 29° / 27°rainy spells, 146 mm Shoulder
Diwali
December 2026Best weather 28° / 26°some rain, 62 mm Peak
Christmas and New Year
January 2027Best weather 28° / 26°mostly dry, 25 mm Peak
Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend
February 2027Best weather 28° / 26°dry, 16 mm Peak
Tet
March 2027Best weather 29° / 27°some rain, 51 mm Peak
HoliGood Friday weekend
April 2027 30° / 28°rainy spells, 109 mm Shoulder
Indian summer holidays
May 2027 30° / 29°wet, 221 mm Off-season
Indian summer holidays
June 2027 29° / 28°very wet, 310 mm Off-season
Indian summer holidays
July 2027 29° / 28°very wet, 346 mm Off-season
Southwest monsoon: rain showers and rough seas on the west coast; some island boat...
August 2027 28° / 28°very wet, 293 mm Off-season
Southwest monsoon: rain showers and rough seas on the west coast; some island boat...
September 2027 28° / 28°very wet, 346 mm Off-season
Southwest monsoon: rain showers and rough seas on the west coast; some island boat...

Dates to plan around

Festivals, holidays and closures in Phu Quoc, and the Indian holiday rushes that raise fares.

  • 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
  • 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
  • 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
  • 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
  • 4–10 Feb · expectedTetVietnam's Lunar New Year (day one is 6 Feb; the break is proposed for 4-10 Feb): the biggest holiday of the year. Many shops and restaurants close for up to a week and transport sells out.
  • 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
  • 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
  • 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
  • 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.

Flights to Phu Quoc from India

The cheapest fare our scanner has seen from each city in the last two weeks. Open a route to price every month live.

Good to know

When is the best time to visit Phu Quoc?

The best weather in Phu Quoc is from December to March. Dry season: calm seas, clear water and west-coast sunsets. The best time for the beaches and snorkelling trips. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is December to March. The quietest months are May to October.

When is the rainy season in Phu Quoc?

The wettest months are May to October. Southwest monsoon: rain showers and rough seas on the west coast; some island boat trips stop running. Resort prices drop.

When is Phu Quoc most crowded?

Peak season is December to March, when stays cost the most and the sights are busiest.

How hot does Phu Quoc get?

The hottest month is April, with average highs of 30°C; the coolest nights come in January, around 26°C.

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