Your June weather guide

Weather in Vietnam in June

June can work for Vietnam if you are comfortable with heat and frequent rain, but it is not a good choice for dependable sunshine. Country averages reach 31°C by day and stay at 26°C at night, with 24 rainy days making flexible plans important. Hanoi offers the better balance of these destinations for fewer wet days, though it is also the hottest. Phu Quoc is cooler, but not a drier alternative.

Long-term climate averages, not a forecast · 1991-2020

Average daytime high
30.8°Cacross 3 destinations
Average night-time low
25.7°Cafter dark
Sea temperature
29.7°Cwarm enough to swim
Rainy days
24days1 mm or more

Vietnam, month by month

Turn up the warmth

Warmest places in Vietnam in June

Ranked by average daytime high. The full comparison is in the table below.

#1Hot

Hanoi

Vietnam · 12 h 18 min from London

Day
32.6°C
Sea
-
Sun
1.6h
Rain days
19
#2Hot

Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam · 13 h 30 min from London

Day
31.1°C
Sea
-
Sun
2.0h
Rain days
28
#3Hot

Phu Quoc

Vietnam · 13 h 24 min from London

Day
28.6°C
Sea
29.7°C
Sun
1.6h
Rain days
27

Vietnam destinations ranked for June

All 3 places we track in Vietnam, ordered by daytime high.

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Vietnam destinations ranked by June temperature
#Destination
1Hanoi32.6°C26.0°C-1.6 h1912 h 18 min
2Ho Chi Minh City31.1°C24.8°C-2.0 h2813 h 30 min
3Phu Quoc28.6°C26.3°C29.7°C1.6 h2713 h 24 min

3 destinations shownClimate averages, not a forecast.

June climate overview

Daytime highs across Vietnam in June run from 28.6°C (Phu Quoc) to 32.6°C (Hanoi). In Hanoi about 100% of June days reach 25°C. Nights average 25.7°C; the coldest 10% of nights in Phu Quoc fall to 25°C or below.

Rainfall in June

Expect around 24 rainy days (1 mm or more) in June, with Hanoi the driest (19 days) and Ho Chi Minh City the wettest (28 days). The wettest June at Hanoi between 1991 and 2020 was 1992 with 437 mm; the driest was 2000 with 119 mm.

Sea temperature

The sea averages 29.7°C around Vietnam in June. That is comfortable for swimming.

Sunshine and daylight

Around 1.7 hours of sunshine a day on average, out of 13.3 hours of daylight (sunshine estimated from cloud cover).

June against the rest of the year in Vietnam

June is the 3rd warmest month of the twelve in Vietnam. It is 0.3°C cooler than May and 0.4°C cooler in July. The hottest month here is May (31°C) and the coolest January (26°C).

Which part of Vietnam in June?

What to pack for Vietnam in June

Based on the averages: light, loose clothing and serious sun protection - midday highs sit around 31°C; a rain jacket - roughly 24 wet days; swimwear - the sea is 30°C.

Similar weather elsewhere in June

Within 1.5°C of Vietnam's June daytime average: Marrakech (32°C), Seville (32°C), Sousse (32°C, sea 22°C), Orlando (31°C), Kusadasi (31°C, sea 23°C). See the full ranking for June.

Where to go in June

Hanoi is the strongest choice here if avoiding rain matters more than avoiding heat: it has 18 rainy days, compared with 28 in Ho Chi Minh City and 27 in Phu Quoc. The catch is its daytime average of 33°C, which makes a packed outdoor schedule less appealing. Ho Chi Minh City is slightly cooler at 31°C, but suits travellers willing to switch between outdoor plans and indoor breaks when rain arrives. Phu Quoc has the lowest daytime average at 29°C, so it may appeal if you dislike stronger heat. However, its frequent wet days make it a poor choice if your main aim is a reliably sunny beach holiday. Choose for your tolerance of heat and rain, rather than expecting dry conditions.

Expect warm evenings and limited sunshine

Plan for warmth that continues after sunset, rather than relying on evenings to feel cool. Night-time averages are 26°C in Hanoi and Phu Quoc, and 25°C in Ho Chi Minh City, so light clothing is more useful than heavy layers. Carry lightweight rain protection and keep outdoor plans easy to rearrange. With country-average sunshine of 1.7 hours a day, do not build the trip around long sunny spells. The sea averages 30°C nationally and around Phu Quoc, making water temperature less of a concern than the weather on the day. Leave room for shaded or indoor breaks around midday, especially in Hanoi.

A little more detail

Vietnam in June FAQs

Plain answers, grounded in the averages.

Where is the hottest place in Vietnam in June?

Hanoi is the warmest of the 3 places we track in Vietnam in June with an average high of 32.6°C; Phu Quoc is the coolest at 28.6°C.

Is the sea warm in Vietnam in June?

The sea averages 22°C or more at Phu Quoc (30°C) in June.

How much warmer is Vietnam than London in June?

Vietnam averages 31°C by day, compared with London's 20°C. Hanoi is hotter still at 33°C. Expect a noticeable change in warmth, and keep your first outdoor plans gentle rather than assuming your usual walking pace will feel comfortable.

Is June a good month for swimming in Phu Quoc?

Phu Quoc's sea averages 30°C, so the water is warm. The drawback is 27 rainy days, making June less suitable for a holiday built entirely around beach time. Keep swimming plans flexible and check local conditions before entering the water.

Which destination is best if I struggle with heat?

Phu Quoc is the coolest of these destinations by day, averaging 29°C rather than Hanoi's 33°C. It is still warm at night, averaging 26°C, so it offers less daytime heat rather than a genuinely cool break.

About these averages

ERA5-Land climate reanalysis via Open-Meteo (11 km grid), 1991-2020

Averages computed from daily values at 3 destination points.Records are the highest and lowest daily values in that 30-year period, not all-time records. These are climate averages, not a forecast for your trip. How we measure holiday weather