Hoi An Weather in June

June: hot, sticky days

June scores a fair 4.9 out of 10, and the heat is most of the reason. Afternoons are hot and humid, and the sun can feel strong between cloudy spells. Rain falls on some days, but June is drier than May and July, so you'll still get plenty of time outside. Just expect long walks to tire you out faster than usual.

That's why it helps to plan shorter outings. Keep the Ancient Town visits brief, and take breaks in a shaded café or along the Thu Bon River. An Bang Beach is good for a swim, but midday sand can be too hot for lounging. Save cycling through the rice fields for cooler hours, and don't count on a full day of hiking nearby.

Lanterns and summer crowds

The monthly Full Moon Lantern Festival brings lanterns and evening activity to the Ancient Town. Its dates follow the lunar calendar, so June's festival won't land on the same date every year.

Travelling with kids? Keep afternoons loose and head to the riverfront once the heat eases. June is also when Vietnamese summer holidays begin, so the Old Town and An Bang can feel busier with domestic visitors. It's a popular beach month, and prices can run higher than in the wetter months. If cooler sightseeing weather is your priority, February and March are the best months to aim for.

Make the heat work for you

For a calmer day, explore the Japanese Covered Bridge and the lanes nearby early on, then rest through the sticky afternoon. Head back out in the evening for dinner and lantern-lit streets. Cao lầu, Hoi An's local pork-and-noodle dish, is a satisfying meal after a day out.

If rain arrives, step into a tailor's shop or one of the Old Town's historic houses instead of waiting it out by the river. Showers can disrupt your plans, but they rarely mean you lose the whole day.