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Sunset calendar: where to watch, by month

When the sun sets on Phu Quoc in each month, which way it sets, how many rainy days the month averages, and which coast to be on. One table, then the reasoning behind it.

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The calendar

Month	Sunset (15th)	Last light	Sun sets toward	Rainy days	Rain (mm)	Where to watch
January	18:02	18:24	WSW, about 248°	4.6	28	Any west coast; Kiss Bridge on 1 Jan
February	18:14	18:34	W by S, about 257°	3.7	27	Any west coast
March	18:16	18:36	Almost due W, about 268°	6.6	61	Any west coast
April	18:16	18:36	W by N, about 280°	11.7	148	West coast; hottest month
May	18:19	18:41	WNW, about 289°	19.0	281	West coast on clear evenings
June	18:27	18:49	WNW, about 294°	21.0	382	Decide on the day
July	18:31	18:53	WNW, about 292°	22.5	419	Decide on the day
August	18:24	18:44	W by N, about 285°	23.6	486	Decide on the day
September	18:06	18:26	Almost due W, about 273°	22.8	474	Decide on the day
October	17:48	18:08	W by S, about 262°	21.5	354	West coast on clear evenings
November	17:40	18:01	WSW, about 251°	13.8	164	West coast; settling
December	17:46	18:08	WSW, about 246°	6.2	59	Any west coast

Sunset and last light (civil dusk, when the sky is still bright enough to see without lights) are computed for Duong Dong on the 15th of each month in 2026. The direction is the compass bearing of the setting sun, computed from the sun's position; 270° is due west. Rainy days and rainfall are monthly averages from the island's climate table, not forecasts.

Sources: sunrise-sunset.org, computed for Duong Dong (10.217 N, 103.958 E), 2026; Phu Quoc climate table, Wikipedia (encyclopedia) · checked 2026-10-11.

Three things the table shows

The sunset moves by fifty minutes across the year

The earliest sunset falls around 10 November, at about 17:40. The latest falls around 10 July, at about 18:31. If you book a sunset dinner for 18:30 in November, you will sit down in the dark. Our day plans give the time for your actual date.

The sun swings from south-west to north-west

At this latitude the setting sun moves about 47° along the horizon over the year. In December and January it sets west-south-west, which suits viewpoints that look south-west across the sea, such as the Kiss Bridge; on 1 January its operator says the sun sets precisely in the gap between the bridge's arms. In June and July it sets west-north-west, which favours the north-west beaches and the northern end of Long Beach, where the horizon in that direction is open water.

The rainy months are the high-sunset months

The latest sunsets come in the wettest stretch of the year. From May to October each month averages 19 to 24 rainy days, and August and September each average more than 470 mm. Rain on Phu Quoc in that season usually comes as short, heavy showers rather than all-day rain, so an evening can still clear; but you cannot plan a single sunset and count on it.

Sources: sunrise-sunset.org, computed for Duong Dong (10.217 N, 103.958 E), 2026; Sun World Hon Thom, Kiss Bridge page (operator); Phu Quoc climate table, Wikipedia (encyclopedia); vietnam.travel, Vietnam National Authority of Tourism · checked 2026-10-11.

West coast or south coast?

Both of the island's sunset areas face the sea to the west. The choice between them is about the evening around the sunset, not the sunset itself.

	Long Beach & Dinh Cau	Sunset Town & Kiss Bridge	North-west (Ong Lang to Ganh Dau)
Crowd at sunset	Busy near Duong Dong, quieter south	Busy: price doubles 16:00–19:00	Less crowded
After sunset	Duong Dong night market, 17:00–22:00	Vui Phet market to midnight, shows	Hotel restaurants
Frame	Open sea, shrine on the rocks	The bridge's arms; the 1 January alignment	Rocks, forest, open sea
Suits	First trip, short stay	Couples who want an evening out	Couples who want quiet

The south-east coast around Bai Sao is the one to avoid for sunsets: it faces east. It is the place for sunrise, which on the 15th of each month ranges from about 05:42 in May and June to about 06:25 in January.

Sources: Sun World Hon Thom, Kiss Bridge page (operator); Vietnam Airlines travel guide, Phu Quoc night market; Sun World, Vui Phet night market directions page (operator); visitphuquoc.com.vn, couple photo spots, 29 May 2026 (agency source); VnExpress, when to visit Phu Quoc, 11 Nov 2022; sunrise-sunset.org, computed for Duong Dong (10.217 N, 103.958 E), 2026 · checked 2026-10-11.

The seasons in one chart

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3 = usually clear and calm, 2 = good with some rain, 1 = frequent rain or rough sea on that coast. Built from the dry/wet seasons and monthly rainy days.

The dry season runs from November to April by the national tourism guide's definition, with calm seas and clear skies; other sources narrow it to December to March. In the dry season the north-east monsoon keeps the west coast calm and clear. In the wet season the south-west monsoon sends bigger waves and murkier water onto the west coast, while the east-coast beaches become calm. July to September can bring storms with heavy rain and fairly strong wind, though Phu Quoc is among the places in Vietnam least often hit directly by major storms.

Sources: vietnam.travel, Vietnam National Authority of Tourism; Phu Quoc climate table, Wikipedia (encyclopedia); Mia.vn, Phu Quoc seasons, 5 Apr 2026 (agency source); VinWonders, Phu Quoc storms article, 26 Jul 2025 (agency source) · checked 2026-10-11.

How we use this when we plan

Dinner bookings start about thirty minutes before the computed sunset for your date if the table faces west, or after last light if it does not.
The sunset boat leaves the hotel about 1 h 45 before sunset and is never put on your last evening, so a cancelled night can move.
The photo session starts about two hours before sunset on the west coast, or about 45 minutes before sunrise on the east.
Every planned sunset has a written fallback: a covered spot facing the same way, or the next evening.

See how this works in practice in the five-night honeymoon and the seven-night itinerary, or compare the coasts on the areas page.

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Common questions

Questions travellers ask most

What time is sunset on Phu Quoc?

Between about 17:40 (around 10 November) and 18:31 (around 10 July), computed for Duong Dong. Mid-January is about 18:02, mid-March about 18:16 and mid-September about 18:06.

Which month has the most reliable sunsets?

February has the fewest rainy days in the climate table, 3.7 on average, followed by January and December. March is close behind.

Can you see the sunset over the sea from Bai Sao?

No. Bai Sao is on the south-east coast and faces the sunrise. For sunset, go to the west or south-west coast.

Is it worth coming in the rainy season for sunsets?

Only if you are flexible. Showers are often short and evenings can clear, but each month from May to October averages 19 to 24 rainy days. Plan several possible evenings rather than one.