It’s also a good time for visiting Phu Quoc since there are less crowds, cheaper price and fairly good weather. However, April and May could be hottest months of the year with average temperature of 32 Celsius as well as the humidity around 80%.
Phu Quoc, a largest tropical island in the South of Vietnam, is known as one of the best destinations in Vietnam traveling map. Phu Quoc Island is surrounded with an amazing beach that was once voted as “The Most Cleanest and Beautiful Beach of World” by reputable magazines in 2008. Not to mention, this place also offers the best seafood in the country with reasonable prices. In addition to the beautiful beach, this island also has many mountains and dense forests, which were a part of Kien Giang – a World Biosphere Reserve recognized by UNESSCO in 2006.
Phu Quoc fascinates domestic and international tourists with many interesting activities, such as going out on a boat at night to fish some squids by yourself, or visiting Phu Quoc National Park to see rare animals and plants. As a tropical island, Phu Quoc has the climate changing throughout the year. It is worthwhile for tourist to anticipate what kind of weather can occur in Phu Quoc Island before going there. In fact, Phu Quoc has three main seasons: High, Shoulder and Low season.
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High Season – from November to March
This season can be considered as the best time to visit Phu Quoc, since the weather is really mild and comfortable. The temperature in these months is usually around 25-28 Celsius and the humidity remains at the low level and the sky is clearly sunny, making it a great time to visit the island. Because this is the best season to visit Phu Quoc, there are many tourists going there, so you need to book the tours and hotels in advance; otherwise, there is no available room for you.
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Shoulder Season – From April to June
It’s also a good time for visiting Phu Quoc since there are less crowds, cheaper price and fairly good weather. However, April and May could be hottest months of the year with average temperature of 32 Celsius as well as the humidity around 80%. It is suggested that tourists should book rooms with air conditioner and stay close to the beach to avoid the heat.
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Low Season – from July to September
This is monsoon season in this island, when the weather is wet and rainy. The rains can last some hours, making the red dirt roads more slippery and even impossible to pass. Thus, this season is not recommended for visiting Phu Quoc Island.
Your vacation to Phu Quoc will be perfect only if you choose the right company with well-planned tours. You can refer to the tours listed in Oriental Tours Vietnam which was suggested by many tourists, to have a perfect vacation in Phu Quoc Island.