VN Phu Quoc · Autumn

Phu Quoc in October
what's the weather like?

October is a difficult time — January offers much better conditions.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 10.23°N 103.97°E
29°CMax temperature
91%Rainy days
9.3hSunshine / day

Phu Quoc weather in October

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
91% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.1/10)

Should you visit Phu Quoc in October?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.

❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.

🌧 Rain : █████████░ 91%
🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 29°C
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.3h/d

Our take: October is an average time for Phu Quoc. January (8.1/10) is clearly preferable.

Phu Quoc in October by trip type

What to expect in October

🎯 Diving still possible despite rain — underwater visibility stays decent at depth Autumn marks the end of peak season in Phu Quoc. Temperatures drop (29°C) and rain returns (91% of days). With 91% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (8.1/10) is significantly better if possible.

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 October, Phu Quoc averages 29°C, 91% rainy days and 9.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.7/10. See methodology →

October vs January (best month)

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

FAQ — Phu Quoc in October

Is October a good time to visit Phu Quoc?
October is an acceptable time for Phu Quoc (score 6.7/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (8.1/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Phu Quoc in October?
Yes, 91% of days see rain in October. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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