Phu Quoc · Month comparison
February vs December
December ranks #1 overall vs February at #4. Peak season with Christmas atmosphere — great weather, festive energy, and rising prices.
February
#4 of 12 months
Best match
The driest month of the year — near-zero rainfall and the best sea clarity for snorkelling.
- ↑February averages just 15mm of rain — statistically the driest month; visibility at the An Thoi coral reefs reaches its annual peak
- ↑Temperatures warm pleasantly to 32°C with low humidity: ideal for full days on the beach without the punishing heat of April
December
#1 of 12 months
Best match
Peak season with Christmas atmosphere — great weather, festive energy, and rising prices.
- ↑Fully dry at 35mm with 7.5 hours of sunshine daily: Long Beach and Sao Beach are at their best and all boat tours run every day
- ↑Christmas and New Year create a genuinely festive atmosphere across the resort strip — beach clubs, seafood restaurants, and the Duong Dong night market are at their liveliest
| Factor | February | December |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 9 | 9 |
| Value score | 5 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 5 | 5 |
| Events score | 5 | 7 |
| Atmosphere | 8 | 8 |
| Avg high temp | 32°C | 30°C |
| Monthly rain | 15mm | 35mm |
| Daily sunshine | 8.5hrs | 7.5hrs |
February trade-offs
- ↓Prices remain at peak levels — comparable to January; beachfront accommodation is expensive and books out quickly
- ↓Tet week (if applicable) causes a short surge of Vietnamese domestic visitors and some restaurant closures on the holiday itself
- ↓The most popular beaches and boat tours are at their capacity — Sao Beach fills by mid-morning on clear days
December trade-offs
- ↓Prices climb sharply from the second week of December — Christmas week is the most expensive period of the year
- ↓The island is busy: Long Beach resorts book out and flight prices from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City spike considerably
- ↓New Year's Eve crowds on the beach and resort zones are significant; the festive atmosphere is great but the quiet beach holiday is not December's strength
Scores compare months within Phu Quoc. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →