November is one of Phu Quoc's most rewarding months. The dry season has returned — Long Beach is calm, the Gulf of Thailand is clear and inviting, and An Thoi Islands boat trips run daily at their best snorkelling conditions of the post-monsoon season. Prices are still well below December–March peak. Early November may have a few residual monsoon days; by mid-November the switch is typically complete. The island's lush green vegetation from monsoon rains combines with the clear blue sky of dry season for particularly beautiful scenery.
23–31°C (77–88°F)
Air temp
27°C (81°F)
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Low
Rainfall
Moderate
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Diwali (international visitors)
October or November (Hindu calendar, date varies)While not a Vietnamese holiday, Phu Quoc hosts significant Indian tourist traffic — some resorts cater to Diwali celebrations for international guests in November.
travel tips
Second half of November is the sweet spot — conditions are fully dry-season quality, crowds are moderate rather than peak, and you'll pay 20–35% less than December for the same hotel.
November is an excellent month for Phu Quoc's diving — visibility at dive sites around An Thoi is recovering to peak-season quality, dive operators have space for smaller groups, and the underwater scenery is often improved from the monsoon's sediment clearing.
Sunsets on Long Beach in November are spectacular — the dry season clearing makes for vivid, deep orange sunsets over the Gulf of Thailand. The Dinh Cau Sunset Viewpoint at the tip of the cape fills with locals and visitors every evening.
common questions
Excellent — arguably the best value month of the year. By mid-November, dry season conditions are reliable, Long Beach is beautiful, and An Thoi Islands tours run daily with improving visibility. Prices are 20–35% below the January–March peak. The only caveat is early November variability — the first week can still have residual monsoon days.
Weather is very similar — both are dry season months with calm seas and sunny days. The difference: December sees significantly higher prices, more visitors (especially from Christmas week onwards), and Tet preparation begins to fill accommodation for the late January/early February Tet holiday. November offers essentially the same weather at 20–35% lower cost with far fewer crowds.
Jellyfish are occasionally present in Phu Quoc's waters, particularly during transition seasons. November is not typically a peak jellyfish month, but ask at your resort or beach staff about current conditions when you arrive. Box jellyfish are rare but present in some parts of the Gulf — always swim in monitored areas.
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