Phu Quoc in December: weather, sea and what to know
December on Phu Quoc is dry and warm: about 59 mm over 6 rainy days by the weather station averages, highs around 30 °C, nights around 23 °C and water about 28 °C — warmer than in Nha Trang, Da Nang or Mui Ne.
December on Phu Quoc is dry and warm: about 59 mm over 6 rainy days by the weather station averages, highs around 30 °C, nights around 23 °C and water about 28 °C — warmer than in Nha Trang, Da Nang or Mui Ne. December to February is the peak tourist season, according to Vietnam Airlines, so accommodation and holiday flights are booked early.
What is the weather like on Phu Quoc in December?
| Day | Night | Rain | Rainy days | Sunshine | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.3 °C | 23.4 °C | 59 mm | 6 | 240 h | 28 °C |
"Day" is the average daily high, "night" the average nightly low. Averages from QCVN 02:2022/BXD; sea temperature from climate references.
Where is warmest in Vietnam in December?
The south, with Phu Quoc ahead: water around 28 °C, against 25–26 °C in Nha Trang and 24–25 °C in Da Nang (climate references). Cities compared — Vietnam in December; for New Year — New Year in Vietnam.
Can you swim on Phu Quoc in December?
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 November; the month after — Phu Quoc in January; all months — Phu Quoc weather by month.
FAQ
What's the weather on Phu Quoc in December? Highs around 30.3 °C, nights around 23.4 °C, about 59 mm of rain over 6 rainy days.
How warm is the sea in December? About 28 °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.