The month in detail
What to expect in January
January is peak dry season in Phu Quoc. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
January is the best month of the year in Phu Quoc.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
very humid
21°
Sea
28°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
11.5h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 47
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Is January the right month?
January is actually the best month of the year in Phu Quoc. Good timing.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Vietnam
🗣️LanguageVietnamese
💶CurrencyVietnamese Dong (₫)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthMarch · 31°C
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 28°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 77%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location
Where is Phu Quoc ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
VietnamTropical climate with a 8.8 → 4.5 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
10.23°N · 103.97°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Phu Quoc?
January is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 24.0°C lows, 8.0h of sunshine and 15.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Phu Quoc get in January?
Phu Quoc averages 8.0 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.4/10.
What is the rainiest month in Phu Quoc?
July is the most unfavourable month with July has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Phu Quoc in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 24.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.
Is Phu Quoc good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Phu Quoc scores 6.6/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 8.4/10.
When should you avoid Phu Quoc?
July is the most difficult month to visit Phu Quoc, with July has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Phu Quoc in January?
In January, the sea averages 28°C in Phu Quoc: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Phu Quoc in January?
The average UV index reaches 8 in January in Phu Quoc (high), with about 11.5h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.