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Phu Quoc in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Phu Quoc in January and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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January

Weather in Phu Quoc in January 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Weather for Phu Quoc in January is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +82°F during the day, and approximately 3 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 20 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in January around 36 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Phu Quoc;

Average weather

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+64°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
36 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Phu Quoc has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Phu Quoc in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Phu Quoc for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +86°F with a maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +66°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +86°F.

Is Phu Quoc warm or cold in January?

Phu Quoc is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +84°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +77°F to +75°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

January is the coldest month in Phu Quoc, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Phu Quoc in January

Phu Quoc weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+84°F+82°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+64°F+64°F+68°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+91°F+93°F
Rainfall
45 mm36 mm31 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
73%75%77%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1011 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
333
Cloudy days
1174
Rainy days
152020
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +84°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +82°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 45 mm to 36 mm. Humidity rises from 73% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Phu Quoc in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Phu Quoc is gradually decreasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Phu Quoc based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 85 mm, with a 32% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 32 mm, which is moderate rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Phu Quoc wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 80% chance of precipitation and 399 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 69% chance of precipitation and 31 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Phu Quoc?

This is the weather in Phu Quoc in January 2023:
1 January
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+86°F
2 January
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+86°F
3 January
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+89°F
4 January
☀️
+88°F
5 January
☁️
+86°F
6 January
☁️
+85°F
7 January
☁️
+85°F
8 January
☁️
+82°F
9 January
☀️
+87°F
10 January
🌧️
+84°F
11 January
🌧️
+83°F
12 January
☁️
+84°F
13 January
☀️
+84°F
14 January
☀️
+86°F
15 January
☀️
+86°F
16 January
☀️
+87°F
17 January
☀️
+86°F
18 January
☀️
+86°F
19 January
☁️
+89°F
20 January
☀️
+86°F
21 January
☀️
+88°F
22 January
☀️
+88°F
23 January
☀️
+89°F
24 January
☁️
+89°F
25 January
☀️
+82°F
26 January
☀️
+84°F
27 January
☀️
+86°F
28 January
☀️
+86°F
29 January
☁️
+83°F
30 January
☀️
+82°F
31 January
☀️
+86°F
In January 2023 Phu Quoc had 19 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Phu Quoc climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Phu Quoc in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+82°F) and the highest in 2020 (+88°F). The driest year was 1990 with only 1903 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2000 with 3160 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Phu Quoc in January:

Is January a good time to visit Phu Quoc?

January is a really good time to go to Phu Quoc. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Phu Quoc.

Can you sunbathe in Phu Quoc in January?

January is warm in Phu Quoc. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Phu Quoc rainy in January?

Phu Quoc is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Phu Quoc in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Phu Quoc in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Vietnam

Check out the weather for other cities in Vietnam.

Monthly weather in Phu Quoc

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Phu Quoc, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.