VN Phu Quoc · Winter

Phu Quoc in December
what's the weather like?

December is a good time to visit. January is slightly better.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 10.23°N 103.97°E
30°CMax temperature
37%Rainy days
10.8hSunshine / day

Phu Quoc weather in December

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
37% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.1/10)

Should you visit Phu Quoc in December?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.

❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 37%
🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 30°C
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.8h/d

Our take: December is a good time to visit Phu Quoc. January remains slightly better (+0.3 pts).

Phu Quoc in December by trip type

What to expect in December

🎯 Good diving season — comfortable water temperature and satisfactory visibility Even in winter, Phu Quoc enjoys 30°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 37% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (8.1/10) remains theoretically better.

All months for Phu Quoc

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌤️ January24°C29°C33%1.911.0h8.1/10
🌤️ February24°C30°C36%1.511.1h7.9/10
🌤️ March25°C31°C48%2.011.4h7.5/10
⛅ April25°C31°C67%4.912.0h7.1/10
🌦️ May26°C30°C89%11.710.7h7.0/10
🌧️ June25°C29°C94%13.09.6h6.7/10
🌧️ July24°C28°C97%15.48.9h6.9/10
🌧️ August24°C28°C97%13.59.3h7.0/10
🌧️ September24°C28°C96%16.48.4h6.6/10
🌧️ October24°C29°C91%13.79.3h6.7/10
⛅ November24°C30°C66%6.010.7h7.2/10
🌤️ December24°C30°C37%2.210.8h7.8/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Phu Quoc averages 30°C, 37% rainy days and 10.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10. See methodology →

December vs January (best month)

The best month is January (score 8.1/10). Difference:

FAQ — Phu Quoc in December

Is December a good time to visit Phu Quoc?
December is an excellent time to visit Phu Quoc (score 7.8/10). With 30°C, 10.8h of sunshine and 37% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Phu Quoc in December?
With 30°C max and 10.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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