Month guide · Ha Long Bay · Vietnam
Ha Long Bay in June
What June is really like in Ha Long Bay: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
June is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 13.4 hours of daylight. Hot and humid with short, heavy storms; the start of the typhoon season and Vietnamese school holidays.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 2nd-warmest month in Ha Long Bay: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 26°C (79°F), and nights fall to about 26°C (79°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 30 days. Compared with May (30°C (86°F)), June is about as warm; by July highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:10
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 18:33
- Daylight
- About 13.4 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot, humid and the warmest water for swimming, but the wettest and busiest season, with typhoons that can stop all boats.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
June has no major recurring festival in Ha Long Bay, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Park · Cat Ba Island
Cat Ba National Park
The park covers much of Cat Ba Island's forested interior and is home to the endangered Cat Ba langur.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
- Views
Historic site · Cat Ba Town
Cannon Fort
Walk up from the town or take a motorbike taxi to the gate, then save energy for the steep paths inside.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Hon Gai
Bai Tho Mountain
The limestone hill above Hon Gai is named for a poem carved into its rock by King Le Thanh Tong in the 15th century.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Free
- History
- Active
Theme park · Bai Chay
Sun World Ha Long
Ride the cable car late in the afternoon to see the bay at sunset from the Sun Wheel, then eat in Bai Chay.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Views
- After dark
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Ha Long Bay.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 26°C and 15 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Ha Long Bay?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, April–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Ha Long Bay in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Ha Long Bay?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and humid with short, heavy storms; the start of the typhoon season and Vietnamese school holidays.
+How warm is Ha Long Bay in June?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Ha Long Bay in June?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.