Vietnam in June - Weather, Temperature, Things to Do

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The variation of weather in Vietnam in June is perfect for every-season lover. June may not be the peak time for travelers to visit Vietnam, but that generates a plus point - you can wander freely through a plethora of sites and enjoy budget-friendly accommodations. This is the month of Green Turtles nesting. The first half of June is a suggested time frame to visit Vietnam. We bring you a bunch of information about the places that you can visit and the festivals that you can enjoy in Vietnam in May.

Weather in Vietnam in June

In June, the weather is a blend of hot summers and plentiful monsoons in Vietnam. The country is less visited in the first half of the month as compared to other appropriate months, so it's a golden period to go and rejuvenate with your family and friends in Vietnam. Different parts of the country experience a range of temperatures, but 30 degrees is the average temperature that hovers over Vietnam in June. 

Northern Mountain Region - Sapa, Ha Giang, Bac Ha, Mu Cang Chai, Haiphong

The mountainous region of Vietnam gets a little wet in June. Although the rains are short, it is not advised to choose the peaks for trekking. On the brighter side, traveling to the mountain region in the first half of June is a relief from the scorching sun.

North Vietnam - Hanoi, Halong Bay, Cuc Phuong, Mai Chau & Ninh Binh

June marks the beginning of Typhoon Season in North Vietnam, but there are variations in some regions. The weather is warm, and occasional rain with temperatures ranging from 26-34°C appropriate to hit beaches covered by architectural sites and modern museums. This part receives relatively less precipitation than the southern part of Vietnam.

Central Vietnam - Hoi An, Danang, Hue, Dalat, Quy Nhon & Nha Trang

Central Vietnam is perfect for June. The sky is sunny and clear, with dry winds, with temperatures ranging from 26-35°C. Sunscreens and sunshades are also necessary if you travel to central cities. Hue is the warmest at 31°C while Dalat receives occasional downpours in June, making outdoor little hurdling.

South Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City, The Mekong Delta, Phu Quoc and Con Dao, Phan Thiet & Mui Ne, Ho Tram & Long Hai

In June, South Vietnam receives a good amount of rain, but it is unlikely to go rough. Although there is occasional rain, the weather is warm and humid, with temperatures ranging from 26-35°C. Green Turtles are seen on Con Dao Beach in South Vietnam in June, as this is their nesting season.

Events and Festivals in Vietnam in May

1. Da Nang International Fireworks Festival

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Da Nang International Fireworks Festival is not just a celebration but an international competition where different countries showcase their pyrotechnic skills. To have the best view of firecrackers, you can go by the banks of Han River, on the iconic bridges of Day Nang, take a boat ride, or watch from the hotel rooftop. This festival is a must-attend because apart from a spellbinding night sky full of fireworks, this festival includes other ventures like Food Festivals, Art Festivals, etc.  

2. Hoi An Lantern Festival

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The spectacular night view on the 14th night of every month in Hoi An, Vietnam, is worth experiencing as the city celebrates the festival of lights. Lighting lanterns are considered to be a good luck and fortune charm in Vietnam. Hoi An Lantern festival is considered to be an incredible moment to follow the rituals of worshipping deceased relatives. The festival not only brings closeness and happiness but is a wise method to save electricity.

Visitors and locals gather at An Hoi Bridge and on the banks of the Hoai River as the sunset begins to enjoy the luring food of Vietnam. The view is the best in the ancient town area of Hoi An, where natives, shops, and bars light paper lanterns around 9 pm. Families give each other presents like flowers, food, and fake money in the belief of future prosperity.

Best Places to Visit in Vietnam in June

Why visit in June?
  • In Northern Vietnam, green fields emit energetic vibes, with new rice crops swaying in June. This month is recognized as Falling Water Season in Vietnam, where water runs from one terrace to another. Villages alongside the Red River Delta are brilliantly picturesque.
  • The tortoise is the only living creature worshipped by the Vietnamese out of four sacred animals. June is the nesting month for Green Turtles spotted at multiple Con Dao Islands.
  • Because of the monsoon, try to avoid trekking in the mountainous region of Vietnam; instead, head to the beaches. June is the summer vacation month in schools in Vietnam, so expect crowded beaches after the middle of the month. It is advised to book your accommodations and beach tours in the first half of Vietnam. However, there won’t be any bargaining entertained.
Where to Go?

1. SaPa

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Located in the Northwest Mountain region of Vietnam, this beautiful town, SaPa, has various small villages. Where Vietnam suffers hot daytime in June, SaPa proves to be a relief with its soothing weather. Travelers must visit the ‘SaPa Museum’ and ‘Cat Cat Village’ (one of the oldest villages of Sapa) to learn the history of people here and ‘Cloud Yard’ to complement the beauty of clouds. SaPa is great for hiking (do not skip Heaven Gate), boating on SaPa Lake, having warm beverages, and tasting local cuisine or delicious desserts in restaurants. 

You can buy handicrafts from SaPa Market or visit ‘Ta Phin Village’ to witness Communal Church Singing - a marriage tradition. 3 or 4-star hotels are available at cheap rates in June; book your stay and enjoy the beauty of the hills.

  • Other major attractions include Fairy Cave, Silver Waterfalls, Tram Ton Pass, Muong Hoa Valley, and Muong Khuong Bird Market.

2. Mu Cang Chai

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Mu Cang Chai is a northwest mountainous rural district in Vietnam that creates jaw-dropping scenery. Khau Pha Pass, called ‘Skys Horn’, creates magnificent scenery. There are other small villages in the city to visit to adore the beauty of paddy farming and to experience their local culture by the homestay. Visit to Mu Cang Chai is incomplete without visiting two of its breathtaking waterfalls - Mo and Phu Nu waterfalls. Mu Cang Chai has its own market, too.

  • Other major attractions include Ba Nha Bridge, Mam Xoi Hill, and Kim Noi Village.

3. Ninh Binh

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Located in North Vietnam, Ninh Binh Province is famous for its Karst Landscape in Tam Coc. A boat can be hired to see the limestone cliffs in Tam Coc, and a two-hour excursion takes you through three natural caves - Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba. Van Long Nature Reserve is a place for keen birdwatchers and nature lovers, as you can spot local flora and fauna here. 

  • Other major attractions include Trang An, Bai Dinh Pagoda, and Phat Diem Cathedral.

4. Cuc Phuong National Park, Ninh Binh Province

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In the soothing season of May, biodiversity is at its peak in Cuc Phuong National Park, located in Ninh Binh Province. Vietnam’s oldest national park includes the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre, where Monkeys, Langurs, and Gibbons were rescued and kept, and the Turtle Conservation Centre. Families must not miss a trip to the national park because May is known as butterfly season here. Do not forget to apply mosquito repellent and wear good hiking shoes.

5. Hanoi

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Hanoi is the only capital of a country which isn't its largest city. The capital of Vietnam - Hanoi, is a place for every traveler. From several historical museums to underrated monuments to extravagant nightlife, Hanoi offers everything together. There’s a lot to do in Vietnam; in the morning, travelers can visit historical sites and enjoy markets to save the nights for the view of Old Quarter Hanoi on weekend nights and Hoan Kiem Lake for a boat ride.

  • Other major attractions include Hanoi Train Street, Cau Giay Park, Dong Xuan Market, Rose Park, Smiley Ville, Lotte Observation Deck, Long Bien Bridge, Ba Vi National Park, and Perfume Pagoda. 

6. Halong Bay

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Halong Bay, located in North Vietnam, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so there’s a lot to explore. Spend your May here. Apart from rejuvenating and getting tanned on beaches and islands, travelers can go on a cruise, kayaking, swimming, and cooking classes. There are caves to explore and floating villages to visit.

Halong City (divided into East HaLong - Hon Gai and West HaLong - Bai Chay) in the North part of Halong Bay has an artificial beach, 'Bai Chay Beach,’ and a Bai Chai Market to buy fresh fruits, vegetables, gifts or souvenirs, Ban Sen Island - a forested island, perfect for hiking - and Quang Ninh Provincial Museum to visit. 

  • Other major attractions include HaLong Queen Cable Car, Sun World Halong Complex, Stacking Rocks, Tuan Chau Island, and Cannon Fort.

7. Cat Ba Island, Halong Bay

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Cat Ba Island is one of the most amazing and highly visited islands connected to HaLong Bay. There are three famous sand beaches- Cat Ba 1, 2 and 3- where you can enjoy time under the sun or swim in the water. If you want to explore caves, visit Surprise Caves to enjoy the colorful atmosphere and Hospital Cave to learn how this secret hospital functioned during the Vietnamese War. There’s Cat Ba Island Resort, which offers a water park and spa centers.

  • Other major attractions include Dinh Lagu Lam, Cat Ba Archipelago, and Monkey Island.

8. Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park

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Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park is a part of a district ‘Minh Hao’ in Central Vietnam. Phong Nha is the home of Son Doong Cave - the largest cave in the world covered by Karst Mountain and has the longest underground river. There are a tremendous number of species of flora and fauna to explore by rowboats. To experience unforgettable scenery, one must visit Phong Nha Cave or The Wet Cave, Tien Son Cave, or The Dry Cave.

  • Other major attractions include Nuoc Troi, Chopping Board Shaped Stone, Crouching Stone, and Chai Waterfall.

9. Da Nang

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Da Nang is a first-class city located in Central Vietnam, which is visited by many mainly because of its beaches, but there’s more to see. If you want to experience the vibes of SaPa or DaLat, visit Ba Na Hill Station, which provides a cable car ride and a fantasy park.  Non-Nuoc Beach, a white sand beach, and My Khe Beach are good to go for scuba diving, enjoying the sunbathing and sunset, snorkeling, jet-skiing, and surfing. You can shop for food, clothes, and souvenirs from Han Market. There are many pagodas and temples to visit as well. An interesting museum is 3D Museum Art in Paradise Da Nang, where you can click trick shots.

  • Other major attractions include Am Phu Cave, Son Tra Mountain, Dragon Bridge, Giant Hand Bridge, Han River Bridge, Imperial City, My Son Hindu Sanctuary, Da Nang Museum, and Black Rock Beach.

10. Hoi An

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Another major tourist city in central Vietnam is Hoi An, which was formerly known as FaiFoo. The ancient Town of Hoi An is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which has an attraction spot near the riverside of Thu Ban River. Japanese Covered Bridge is a must-go site in the mornings or evenings. To explore the natural beauty of the city, travelers must visit Cua Dai Beach, An Bang Beach, and An Hoi Sculptor Garden. There's a plethora of food to taste and gifts to buy from Hoi An Day and Night Market. Don't forget to visit Silk Market. Nightlife in Hoi An offers a wide range of bars, restaurants, and streets colored in paper lanterns. 

  • Other major attractions include the Museum of Ceramics, Fujian Assembly Hall, Terracotta Park, Van Duc Pagoda, and Hoi An Fine Art Gallery.

11. Nha Trang

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Nha Trang is located in Central Vietnam and is great to visit in May to enjoy various water sports at Monkey Island Hon Tre Island and have relaxing hours at Thap Ba Hot Spring. You can spend a couple of hours at Hon Ba Mountain and worship in the aesthetically pleasing Long Son Pagoda (White Buddha Pagoda) and Panogark Tower. There is Tri Nguyen Aquarium Vinpearl Waterpark for kids to enjoy. Roam at night in Nha Trang Night Market to buy food or clothes; you can get gifts, souvenirs, and embroidered items from street shops.

  • Other major attractions include Vinpearl Cable Car, YangBa Waterfall, and Ba Ho Waterfall Cliff Jumping.

12. Da Lat

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Da Lat, a city in Central Vietnam, is recognized as a garland of flowers where the average temperature remains 23 degrees Celsius in June. Da Lat showcases French Colonial times, which can be explored in Colonial Palaces - Da Lat Palace I, II, and III. Truc Lam Temple - Zen Buddhist Temple and Linh Phuoc Pagoda are the best places to adore art and worship. Get crazy in the Crazy House, a guest house with weirdly interstitial architecture.

  • Other major attractions include Dalat Railway Station, the Clay Tunnel of DaLat, Smurf Village, Dalat Heaven Gate, and Prenn Waterfall.

13. Ho Chi Minh City

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In the Southern part of Vietnam, Saigon, or Ho Chi Minh City, is the largest city in the country. Travelers visit here every year, mainly for the diverse cuisine, magnetic nightlife, French architecture, and fascinating skyscrapers. This major city offers spectacular recreational spots: Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden, Ho Chi Minh City Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, Chu Chi Tunnel, and Buddhist Cultural Theme Park. Hit ‘Ban Than Market’, ‘Binh Tay Market,’ and ‘A Thong Market’ for shopping. The night is alive in Saigon through rooftop bars, lush nightclubs, casinos, music bars, and Ben Thanh Night Market. 

  • Other major attractions include Artinus 3D Art Museum, September 23rd Park, Tao Dan Park, Ngoc Hoang Pagoda, and Cao Dai Temple.

14. Phu Quoc Island

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Phu Quoc Island lies in Southwest Vietnam, apart from the mainland. Located in the Gulf of Thailand, Phu Quoc is the largest island in Vietnam, with its own international airport. There are four major beaches - Bai Sao, Hon Xuong Beach, Starfish Beach, and Bai Truong, also known as Long Beach. Long Beach is the main stop-spot for visitors because of the yellow sand, sailing, swimming, snorkeling, and beach massage.

  • Other major attractions include Vinpearl Safari, Sun World Hon Thom Nature Park, Trúc Lam Ho Quoc Zen Monastery, and Phu Quoc National Park.

15. Con Dao Islands 

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Con Dao Islands, separated from the mainland, lies in Southeastern Vietnam. These are a set of various islands where green turtles nestle in June. You can spot turtles coming out around two at night. These islands are great for wildlife lovers and families. You can spot a variety of exotic fishes, eels, and stingrays here. Con Dao National Park protects many endangered species like green turtles, hawksbill turtles, dolphins, and dugongs. Con Dao Prisons, better known as ‘Tiger Caves’ and Con Dao Museum, are the sites to learn the history. 

  • Other major attractions include Van Son Pagoda and Con Dao Market.
Overall, June is a great time to visit Vietnam; with occasional rain and plenty of sunshine, you can enjoy an eventful and adventurous visit to Vietnam.

This post was published by Navyaa Bhardwaj

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