Phu Quoc in February: weather, sea and what to know
February is Phu Quoc's driest month: about 27 mm over 4 rainy days by the weather station averages. Highs are around 31 °C, nights around 24 °C, water about 28 °C, and the sea is calm in the dry season.
February is Phu Quoc's driest month: about 27 mm over 4 rainy days by the weather station averages. Highs are around 31 °C, nights around 24 °C, water about 28 °C, and the sea is calm in the dry season. The thing to plan around in February 2027 is Tết: the Lunar New Year is on 6 February, government offices close 4–10 February, and it's best to book accommodation and tickets for those dates early.
What is the weather like on Phu Quoc in February?
| Day | Night | Rain | Rainy days | Sunshine | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.1 °C | 23.7 °C | 27 mm | 4 | 232 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.
What's open on Phu Quoc during Tết?
Tết 2027 is Saturday 6 February; civil servants are off 4–10 February. Government offices and immigration are closed, so you can't extend a visa. Many family cafés and shops close for a few days, and banks announce their own hours. Take out cash in advance — money on Phu Quoc; all dates — holidays in Vietnam.
Can you swim on Phu Quoc in February?
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 January; the month after — Phu Quoc in March; all months — Phu Quoc weather by month.
FAQ
What's the weather on Phu Quoc in February? Highs around 31.1 °C, nights around 23.7 °C, about 27 mm of rain over 4 rainy days.
How warm is the sea in February? 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. Tết 2027 — VietnamPlus and Báo Lào Cai (October 2026). Advice is ours.