Best Time to Visit Phu Quoc

22/09/2026
By The Skyeth Team

The short answer: November to March is the best time to visit Phu Quoc, with gentle sun, calm seas and clear sunsets. But the rainy season from May to October brings better room rates, the fireworks still go off every night and Sunset Town stays lit. This guide sums up the weather month by month, the Sunset Town event calendar, and how to match the timing and the hotel to your kind of trip.

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Weather figures are long-term averages from travel guides and may shift by a few days each year. The event calendar follows Sun World’s announcements, updated September 2026.

Dry season, November to April: the best and the busiest

Temperatures of 25 to 30°C, very little rain, calm and clear seas. This is when the sunset at Kiss Bridge is sharpest, the Hon Thom cable car and Aquatopia fill a whole day, and the fireworks are rarely postponed for rain. April is the hottest month, sometimes 35°C, so schedule the cable car for the morning.

It is also peak season for Venice, Roma and Sakurakyo. From 15 December to 5 January and over Lunar New Year, rooms are usually full weeks ahead. If you travel on a holiday, book early, ideally one to two months ahead, and choose a sea-view room to watch the fireworks from your balcony instead of the crowd at Kiss Bridge. Book directly on the Skyeth Group hotels page for the best rate.

Rainy season, May to October: good rates, still worth it

Rain in Phu Quoc is mostly an afternoon shower, with sunny mornings. May, June and October see little rain, the sea is still clear and room rates are noticeably better than in the dry season. July to September brings more rain, and the southwest wind puts waves on the western coast. September is the quietest month with the best rates of the year.

How to do the rainy season: put the cable car and the beach in the morning, keep the afternoon for Sakurakyo Spa, Sa Pa Cafe or a nap. The fireworks and the show still run in the evening and are only paused in strong wind. Low season is also the easiest time to upgrade to a sea-view room at the lowest cost.

Treatment room at Sakurakyo Spa, Sunset Town
Sunset Town pedestrian street lit up at night

Sunset Town event calendar


All year: two fireworks shows every night, Happy Hour at Loop 17:00 to 20:00, Ladies Night on Tuesdays. 31 December: the Sunset Town Countdown with more than 50 acts, nearly 200 artists and three fireworks displays in one night, the busiest evening of the year. Lunar New Year and 30 April: the streets are decorated and family crowds arrive. Summer, June to August: lots of families, Aquatopia busy at weekends.

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Choosing a hotel by season

Dry season, as a couple: Venice Hotel, with sea-view rooms facing Kiss Bridge, dinner at Venice Café and the fireworks from your balcony. Dry season, as a family: Roma Hotel, with spacious rooms, a breakfast buffet from 6:30 to catch the cable car, close to Pearl Square.

Rainy season: Sakurakyo Hotel & Spa, with a spa inside the hotel to fill a wet afternoon and a breakfast buffet until 10:30 for slow mornings. All three hotels are a few minutes’ walk from the cable car station and Kiss Bridge, so even in the rain there is no need for a taxi.

Kiss Bridge and Sunset Town, Phu Quoc at sunset
Loop Jacuzzi Bar at sunset with its seaside jacuzzi

How far ahead to book

Holidays and 15 December to 5 January

Book one to two months ahead and choose a sea-view room from the start, as that category goes first. Lunar New Year and 30 April are the same.

Dry season weekdays

Two to three weeks ahead is enough, earlier for weekends.

Rainy season

The most flexible: a week ahead usually still finds a room, at a good rate and with easy upgrades. If you can pick your dates, avoid a storm week so the cable car and the show are not postponed.

Phu Quoc weather, month by month

MonthWeatherSeaCrowds and room rates
January25 to 28°C, dry, gentle sunCalm, clearVery busy, full until 5 January
February26 to 29°C, dryCalmBusy, Lunar New Year
March27 to 30°C, dry, sunnyCalm, best of the yearModerately busy, easier to book
April28 to 32°C, hottest monthCalmBusy around 30 April
May28 to 31°C, afternoon showers beginStill clearQuieter, good rates
June27 to 30°C, showersLight wavesFamily summer holidays
July27 to 29°C, heavy rain, southwest windBig wavesSummer, moderately busy
August27 to 29°C, heavy rainBig wavesSummer, easing off
September26 to 29°C, long rainWavesQuietest, best rates of the year
October26 to 29°C, rain easingCalming downQuiet, good rates
November26 to 28°C, dry againCalmPicking up
December25 to 28°C, dry, coolCalmVery busy, usually full 15 December to 5 January

Frequently asked questions about when to visit Phu Quoc

Which month is cheapest in Phu Quoc?

September and October, then May and June. This is low season, with better room rates than the dry season and easy upgrades to sea-view rooms.

Can I swim in the sea in the rainy season?

In May, June and October the sea is still calm and fine for a morning swim. From July to September the western coast has big waves, so use the hotel pool, the jacuzzi at Loop or Aquatopia.

Are there fireworks in Sunset Town over New Year?

Yes. Fireworks go off every night all year, and on 31 December the Countdown has three displays. Rooms are usually full from 15 December to 5 January, so book early.

How far ahead should I book?

Holidays and year end: one to two months. Dry season weekdays: two to three weeks. Rainy season: a week ahead usually still finds a room.

There is a hotel for every season

Venice for couples in the dry season, Roma for families, Sakurakyo for rainy days that call for a spa. Book direct for the best rate.

Venice Hotel Phu Quoc logoSakurakyo Hotel and Spa logoRoma Hotel Phu Quoc logo

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