Phu Quoc in October: weather, sea and what to know
October on Phu Quoc is a transition month. There's still a lot of rain — about 354 mm over 22 rainy days by the weather station averages — with highs around 30 °C and water about 29 °C.
October on Phu Quoc is a transition month. There's still a lot of rain — about 354 mm over 22 rainy days by the weather station averages — with highs around 30 °C and water about 29 °C. Sources disagree on which season it belongs to: Vietnam's official tourism portal and VnExpress put the dry season at November–April, while Vietnam Airlines says October–April. By the averages October has twice as much rain as November, so plan with room for the weather.
What is the weather like on Phu Quoc in October?
| Day | Night | Rain | Rainy days | Sunshine | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.2 °C | 24.5 °C | 354 mm | 22 | 170 h | 29 °C |
"Day" is the average daily high, "night" the average nightly low. Averages from QCVN 02:2022/BXD; sea temperature from climate references.
Do ferries run to Phu Quoc in October?
Usually, but in rough seas the speedboats and ferries from the mainland are suspended — as on 13 July 2024 (VOH) and on 27 September 2022 because of storm No. 4 (SGGP). If you are going by sea from Rach Gia or Ha Tien, keep a spare day and check the schedule the day before; flying is more reliable. Getting there — how to get to Phu Quoc.
Can you swim on Phu Quoc in October?
Yes, but the west coast can have waves — the south of the island, for example Khem beach, is calmer. Stay out under a red flag. Beaches — Phu Quoc beaches. Next: the month before — Phu Quoc in September; the month after — Phu Quoc in November; all months — Phu Quoc weather by month.
FAQ
What's the weather on Phu Quoc in October? Highs around 30.2 °C, nights around 24.5 °C, about 354 mm of rain over 22 rainy days.
How warm is the sea in October? About 29 °C.
Rainy or dry season? A transition month: sources put October in different seasons, and the averages still show plenty of rain.
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. Ferry suspensions — VOH (13 July 2024) and SGGP (27 September 2022). Advice is ours.