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Phu Quoc in April: weather, sea and what to know

April is the month with Phu Quoc's hottest days and the last of the dry season: highs around 32.5 °C and water about 30 °C, a little warmer still by May. Showers become more frequent: about 148 mm over 12 rainy days by the weather station averages, about two and a half times March's rainfall.

April is the month with Phu Quoc's hottest days and the last of the dry season: highs around 32.5 °C and water about 30 °C, a little warmer still by May. Showers become more frequent: about 148 mm over 12 rainy days by the weather station averages, about two and a half times March's rainfall. The rainy season starts in May (Vietnam's official tourism portal, VnExpress).

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What is the weather like on Phu Quoc in April?

Phu Quoc in April — long-term averages, Phu Quoc weather station
DayNightRainRainy daysSunshineSea
32.5 °C25.6 °C148 mm12246 h30 °C

"Day" is the average daily high, "night" the average nightly low. Averages from QCVN 02:2022/BXD; sea temperature from climate references.

How to cope with the heat on Phu Quoc in April?

Do the sea and trips in the morning and late afternoon, and spend midday in the shade or indoors. Sunscreen, a hat and water. Carry a light raincoat. Getting around the island — taxis on Phu Quoc.

Coconut palm with fruit on Phu Quoc, 2017. Photo: dronepicr, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
Coconut palm with fruit on Phu Quoc, 2017. Photo: dronepicr, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

Can you swim on Phu Quoc in April?

Yes: the sea is calm in the dry season. Swim near lifeguards and stay out under a red flag. Beaches — Phu Quoc beaches. Next: the month before — Phu Quoc in March; all months — Phu Quoc weather by month.

FAQ

What's the weather on Phu Quoc in April? Highs around 32.5 °C, nights around 25.6 °C, about 148 mm of rain over 12 rainy days.

How warm is the sea in April? About 30 °C.

Rainy or dry season? Dry season: November to April according to Vietnam's official tourism portal and VnExpress.

Sources and checks

Weather — long-term averages from the Phu Quoc weather station (QCVN 02:2022/BXD, station No. 150). Sea temperature — weather2travel and Climates to Travel, checked 12 November 2026. Seasons — Vietnam's official tourism portal, VnExpress (10 April 2026), VnExpress International (16 October 2024); the sea on each side of the island — Thanh Niên (20 June 2024), Vietnam Airlines. Advice is ours.

Primary sources with dates

The facts in this guide were checked against these pages; last checked on 12 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Write to us

  1. QCVN 02:2022/BXD — climate norms: Phu Quoc station (no. 150), tables A.3, A.4, A.28
    seen on 23 October 2026
  2. weather2travel: Phu Quoc climate — sea temperature by month
    seen on 12 November 2026
  3. Climates to Travel: Phu Quoc — sea temperature by month
    seen on 12 November 2026
  4. Vietnam Tourism (official portal): Phu Quoc — best time Nov–Apr, rainy season May–Oct
    seen on 12 November 2026
  5. VnExpress, 10 Apr 2026: southern Phu Quoc — dry season Nov–Apr, sheltered south, book 3–4 weeks ahead in peak season
    seen on 12 November 2026
  6. VnExpress International, 16 Oct 2024: best time Nov–Apr, dry with calm seas
    seen on 12 November 2026
  7. Thanh Niên, 20 Jun 2024: summer waves on Phu Quoc’s west coast, Bai Kem calm June–September
    seen on 12 November 2026
  8. Vietnam Airlines: best time to visit Phu Quoc — peak Dec–Feb, Sao and Khem beaches sheltered from the southwest monsoon
    seen on 12 November 2026

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