Con Dao in December: Peak Dry Season, Festive Island & Pristine Waters

December is one of Con Dao’s finest months — dry season is fully established, seas are calm and crystal clear, diving is exceptional, and the island takes on a festive atmosphere for Christmas and New Year. It’s the start of the peak travel season for this extraordinary archipelago.

Con Dao Islands aerial
Con Dao — one of Vietnam’s most pristine island groups, ringed by coral reefs

Weather

  • Temperature: 24–30°C (75–86°F)
  • Conditions: Dry season; calm seas; clear underwater visibility
Con Dao National Park
Con Dao National Park protects 80% of the island’s land and surrounding marine area

Best Things to Do

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  • Scuba diving and snorkelling (peak visibility)
  • Dat Doc Beach, Ong Dung Bay, Dam Tre Bay
  • Con Dao National Park hiking
  • Con Son Prison Museum
  • Christmas and New Year celebrations at Con Dao Resort
Beach Con Dao
Con Dao’s beaches rank among Vietnam’s cleanest and most remote

Travel Tips

  • Book flights and accommodation early — Con Dao has limited capacity and December fills fast
  • Only reachable by flight from Ho Chi Minh City or Vung Tau

Con Dao by month

Tours & activities in Con Dao

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