Where and when
Best time to visit Phu Quoc from India
Phu Quoc is a beach island off Vietnam's south-west coast whose dry, calm-sea months line up with India's winter, with resorts along the west coast and snorkelling off the An Thoi islands.
Cheapest month to fly: October, from ₹29,631 return (Ahmedabad, seen 9 Oct). Cheapest fare checked in the last 48 hours: ₹29,631 from Ahmedabad.
Phu Quoc month by month
| Month | Season | High / low | Rain | Cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Peak | 28° / 26°C | 25 mm | ₹40k ● live ₹40k |
| February Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday | Peak | 28° / 26°C | 16 mm | – |
| March | Peak | 29° / 27°C | 51 mm | ₹44k ● live ₹44k |
| April Reunification Day and Labour Day | Shoulder | 30° / 29°C | 109 mm | ₹42k ● live ₹42k |
| May Reunification Day and Labour Day | Off-season | 30° / 29°C | 221 mm | ₹41k ● live ₹41k |
| June | Off-season | 29° / 28°C | 310 mm | – |
| July | Off-season | 29° / 28°C | 346 mm | ₹44k ● live ₹44k |
| August | Off-season | 29° / 28°C | 293 mm | ₹30k ● live ₹30k |
| September National Day holiday | Off-season | 28° / 28°C | 346 mm | – |
| October | Off-season | 28° / 27°C | 247 mm | ₹30k ● live ₹30k |
| November | Shoulder | 29° / 27°C | 145 mm | ₹36k ● live ₹36k |
| December | Peak | 28° / 26°C | 62 mm | ₹36k ● live ₹36k |
Fares are the lowest return fare seen in the last 14 days for trips departing that month, from any Indian city we track; a green dot means a fare checked in the last 48 hours. Months with a dash have no fares yet. Seasons: Vietnam National Authority of Tourism: Phu Quoc (checked 2026-10-09). Weather averages: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) Daily API v2.10.0, MERRA-2 based, 2001-2020 monthly means of daily values.
Dates to plan around
In Phu Quoc
- Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday · 4–10 Feb 2027 (moon-dependent, may shift). Seven-day national break with the new year on 6 February; Phu Quoc is a popular domestic escape, so resorts, ferries and flights from the mainland fill and rates rise. source, checked 2026-10-09
- Reunification Day and Labour Day · 30 Apr – 1 May. Two public holidays that often make a four-day weekend; the island is a popular domestic getaway then, so book flights, ferries and rooms well ahead. source, checked 2026-10-09
- National Day holiday · 2–5 Sep 2027. Four-day holiday that draws domestic visitors even though it is deep in the rainy season; seas can be rough and boat trips may be cancelled, while rooms still fill. source, checked 2026-10-09
Indian rush periods
Fares out of India rise around these holidays, so book earlier or fly just outside them.
- Dussehra & Durga Puja · 16–21 Oct
- Diwali · 5–11 Nov
- Guru Nanak Jayanti · 20–24 Nov
- Christmas & New Year · 18 Dec – 3 Jan
- Pongal / Makar Sankranti · 13–18 Jan
- Republic Day weekend · 22–26 Jan
Flights to Phu Quoc by departure city
Visa for Indian passports
Indian passport holders need an e-visa for Vietnam, applied for online before travel (allow about 5 days). Phu Quoc island only: visa-free for 30 days if your international flight lands at Phu Quoc (a stop in Singapore, KL or Bangkok is fine). Connecting via Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or Da Nang? Get the e-visa. Official e-visa at evisa.gov.vn, usually about 3 working days.
Phu Quoc: questions
What is the best time to visit Phu Quoc?
Phu Quoc's peak season is December, January, February and March, with April and November as shoulder months. Vietnam's national tourism site puts Phu Quoc's dry season at October to March, with the hottest weeks and the first rain in April and May and the rainy season in full swing from July to October. The climate normals show October still very wet, so the dry peak here runs December to March.
When is the rainy season in Phu Quoc?
The wettest months are June, July and September, with about 310 mm, 346 mm, 346 mm of rain respectively on average.
How hot does Phu Quoc get?
April is the hottest month, with average daily highs near 30°C. January has the coolest nights, around 26°C.
When is Phu Quoc most crowded?
Expect the most visitors in December, January, February and March. Events that draw crowds: Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday (4–10 Feb 2027), Reunification Day and Labour Day (30 Apr – 1 May), National Day holiday (2–5 Sep 2027).
Which month is cheapest to fly to Phu Quoc from India?
October 2026 has the lowest return fare FlyBun has seen in the last 14 days, ₹29,631 from Ahmedabad. We have fares for 9 of the next 12 months, so a month with no figure may be cheaper. Fares change daily.
Do Indians need a visa for Vietnam?
Indian passport holders need an e-visa for Vietnam, applied for online before travel (allow about 5 days). Phu Quoc island only: visa-free for 30 days if your international flight lands at Phu Quoc (a stop in Singapore, KL or Bangkok is fine). Connecting via Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or Da Nang? Get the e-visa. Official e-visa at evisa.gov.vn, usually about 3 working days.
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