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

March is Phu Quoc's sunniest month: about 257 hours of sunshine, around 61 mm and 7 rainy days by the weather station averages. It's getting hotter — highs around 32 °C and water about 29 °C. The dry season lasts until April, and there are fewer tourists than in the December–February peak.

March is Phu Quoc's sunniest month: about 257 hours of sunshine, around 61 mm and 7 rainy days by the weather station averages. It's getting hotter — highs around 32 °C and water about 29 °C. The dry season lasts until April, and there are fewer tourists than in the December–February peak.

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What is the weather like on Phu Quoc in March?

Phu Quoc in March — long-term averages, Phu Quoc weather station
DayNightRainRainy daysSunshineSea
32.1 °C24.9 °C61 mm7257 h29 °C

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

What to see on Phu Quoc in March?

While it is dry, it is easy to get around the island and visit the southern beaches. In the heat, set off in the morning. Places and how to reach them — what to see on Phu Quoc; tours — excursions on Phu Quoc.

Can you swim on Phu Quoc in March?

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 February; the month after — Phu Quoc in April; all months — Phu Quoc weather by month.

FAQ

What's the weather on Phu Quoc in March? Highs around 32.1 °C, nights around 24.9 °C, about 61 mm of rain over 7 rainy days.

How warm is the sea in March? About 29 °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 Spotted something out of date?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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