June is traditionally the first big vacation month of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, but there are still loads of excellent places to go with good weather and affordable prices. Actually, June can be an ideal choice for those with time off because so many Europeans spread all over the world during their more popular holiday months of July and August. While the beach areas in Europe and North America tend to be crowded and expensive in June, there are many great options not too far away that are still cheap and have great weather.
You’ll find great choices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia as well, all in affordable price categories. If you are more sure of where in the world you’d like to go you might instead consult our list of the best European destinations to visit in June or the best Asian destinations to visit in June.
Hotel rates in 2025 are looking very similar to the rates in 2024 so there are some fantastic bargains on the list including beaches, islands, cities, and combinations of those.
Important June 2025 Holidays
- May 31 – Dragon Boat Festival (China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan)
- June 1 – Pancasila Day (public holiday in Bali and throughout Indonesia)
- June 2 – Republic Day in Italy (public holiday)
- June 2 – Agong’s Birthday in Malaysia (public holiday)
- June 3 – Queen Suthida’s Birthday in Thailand
- June 19 – Feast of Corpus Christi: A major celebration in most Catholic countries (Italy, Spain etc)
My new video showing many of the places below
Over on my new Youtube channel I recently made a video showing 10 of the places on this list with great video footage and some additional reasons you might go along with cheap hotel recommendations in each place. I’d appreciate anyone who watches and subscribes.
The Americas
In North America, June is obviously the start of summer, but most of the north isn’t really cheap enough to make this list. In South America it’s winter in most places, so only the Tropical cities are worth a look for a good-weather bargain at this time of year. The hot countries in June are mostly in the north at this time of year.
The Caribbean

Since June is an extremely popular wedding months, here are the best Caribbean islands and resorts for honeymoons.
Cancun, Mexico
- June avg high: 91°F/33°C
- June avg low: 77°F/25°C
- June avg precip: 5.4″/13.5cm
Cancun highlights
- Excellent beaches with turquoise water in many Cancun areas
- The Caribbean’s best nightlife (if you want it), but also easy to avoid
- A great range of all-inclusive resorts in every price range
- Every imaginable activity, water sport, and golf, plus famous ruins
- Cenotes, which are semi-enclosed sea caves that are unique to this area

If you are looking for a high-rise resort on a beach then you’ll definitely want to look along the main Hotel Zone in Cancun itself. But if you would prefer to stay in an actual town with dozens of nearby choices of local restaurants and bars, then you should head to Playa del Carmen or even the island of Cozumel just across the water. They will all be bargains in June, and the sea breezes will keep you cool during the times you aren’t in your air-conditioned hotel room. Tulum, which is just south of Playa del Carmen, is a trendy new destination for creative types. In fact, there are 9 distinct areas in and near Cancun where you can stay and we have created a quick guide for choosing where to stay in Cancun based on your preferences.
- 3-star hotels from: US$37 per night for two people
- 4-star hotels from: US$66 per night for two people
- All-inclusive resorts from: US$196 per night for two people
>>Cancun travel guide and prices
>>>Check current Cancun resort and package deals
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- June avg high: 89°F/32°C
- June avg low: 77°F/25°C
- June avg precip: 1.7″/4.0cm
Punta Cana highlights
- Fantastic all-inclusive beach resorts with the best value in the Caribbean
- A large and modern airport and highways to get you in safely
- White, sandy beaches at most every resort, and ALL of the better ones
- Fishing, sailing, water sports, golf, and other adventure excursions available
- Family-friendly resorts are available for families with kids

This area gets crowded with European visitors during July and August, and most of the resorts here are owned by Spanish (or at least European) hotel companies. So June is the perfect month for great weather and modest prices for an all-inclusive resort. The flights to the new and efficient airport here should be well priced this month as well. Punta Cana also tops our list of the best Caribbean destinations for families with children because there are so many excellent and affordable resorts that have water parks and kids clubs. Room rates in 2025 are looking similar to last year and quite affordable overall.
- 3-star hotels from: US$46 per night for two people
- 4-star hotels from: US$73 per night for two people
- All-inclusive resorts from: US$179 per night for two people
Montego Bay, Jamaica
- June avg high: 90°F/32°C
- June avg low: 76°F/24°C
- June avg precip: 1.5″/3.8cm
Montego Bay highlights
- Jamaica has a famous cuisine, excellent fruits, and great frozen drinks
- Sandy beaches at most resorts, although it’s important to check at cheaper places
- Excellent sunsets in Negril and other west-facing beaches
- Music and nightlife for those brave enough to leave the resorts, and great parties inside the resorts
- The only large Caribbean island where all the locals speak English

If Montego Bay itself doesn’t sound ideal then you might instead consider Negril or Ocho Rios, both of which are about 90 minutes away from Montego Bay Airport. Ocho Rios has a similar strip of large resorts along its coast, with some interesting nearby sights and attractions. Negril, on the other hand, is best for smaller beach hotels along 7-Mile Beach, where there are many small restaurants and bars to choose from nearby each property. This is where you go to find the old-school super chilled out Jamaica.
- 3-star hotels from: US$78 per night for two people
- 4-star hotels from: US$146 per night for two people
- All-inclusive resorts from: US$377 per night for two people
Los Cabos, Mexico
- June avg high: 89°F/32°C
- June avg low: 66°F/19°C
- June avg precip: 0.0″/0.0cm
Los Cabos highlights
- Fast and easy to reach for many Americans and Canadians
- Amazing marina area with outstanding shopping, restaurants, and shops
- A great mix of traditional and all-inclusive resorts
- Mild evenings in winter so you aren’t sweating day AND night
- Excellent beaches at most hotels and resorts

It’s worth noting that the Los Cabos area is made up of two cities and a stretch of beach between them. Cabo san Lucas is the western town built around the large and gorgeous marina, and San Jose del Cabo is the eastern town closer to the airport where things are more spread out. There are loads of great beach resorts in the area, including many luxurious ones in between the towns. If you prefer nightlife and shopping you’ll want to stay in the Cabo san Lucas area, and families are probably better off almost anywhere else.
- 3-star hotels from: US$79 per night for two people
- 4-star hotels from: US$171 per night for two people
- All-inclusive resorts from: US$236 per night for two people
>>>Check current Cabo resort and package deals
Mexico City, Mexico
- June avg high: 76°F/24°C
- June avg low: 54°F/12°C
- June avg precip: 5.3″/13.3cm
Mexico City highlights
- World-class historic colonial city center
- Modern culture and shopping districts that are surprisingly posh
- Excellent food (not just Tex-Mex) at appealing prices
- Pyramids and other nearby Aztec ruins that are easy to reach
- Great value hotels and hostels for a big, modern city

Flights from the US and Canada tend to be cheap, the city center area is very nice in many places, and prices are very low compared to almost anywhere else. This is a very underrated destination that is far safer than many cities in the US, and the mild June weather is a perfect reason to visit. In other words, Mexico City is not one of the hottest places in June, but it’s pleasantly mild and much nicer than you might expect.
- 3-star hotels from: US$22 per night for two people
- 4-star hotels from: US$61 per night for two people
>>Mexico City travel guide and prices
>>>Check current Mexico City hotel deals
Cartagena, Colombia
- June avg high: 87°F/31°C
- June avg low: 79°F/26°C
- June avg precip: 4.2″/10.5cm
Cartagena highlights
- Gorgeous and historic colonial wall town center
- Good beaches and other nearby sights
- Great food and drinks that are surprisingly cheap
- A unique atmosphere that is very different from the large Caribbean islands
- Nearby islands, water sports, and other activities

The winter is probably the best time to visit, but it’s really quite nice all year round, and still very cheap as well. If you like culture, history, and gorgeous Colonial architecture you’ll want to stay in the walled city area. But if you mainly want to relax on the beach you’ll want to stay in the Bocagrande area just to the west of the walled city. There are quite a few all-inclusive resorts in Cartagena as well and the prices are very appealing, but food and drinks in the city and at beach restaurants are pretty cheap as well so you may not want to commit to staying in one place for your entire trip.
- 3-star hotels from: US$43 per night for two people
- 4-star hotels from: US$57 per night for two people
- All-inclusive resorts from: US$174 per night for two people
>>Cartagena travel guide and prices
>>>Check hotel deals for Cartagena
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- June avg high: 81°F/27°C
- June avg low: 64°F/18°C
- June avg precip: 2.0″/5.0cm
Rio de Janeiro highlights
- Copacabana and Ipanema beach areas are world-class beaches and very entertaining
- Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf cable car are amazing in person, if a bit expensive
- Famous beach scene where locals far outnumber tourists all year round
- Great food and drink culture at reasonable prices
- Excellent-value smaller hotels in the nicer beach areas

Rio and the rest of Brazil had becomes somewhat expensive a few years back, but the currency here has come back down and now it’s definitely a bargain again. The chain hotels on Copacabana and Ipanema beaches are still pretty expensive although for security reasons they might be worth the splurge. Still, if you look for smaller family-run hotels and restaurants, Rio can be as affordable as it is beautiful, and it’s really beautiful.
- 3-star hotels from: US$31 per night for two people
- 4-star hotels from: US$43 per night for two people
>>Rio de Janeiro travel guide and prices
>>>Check current Rio de Janeiro hotel and resort deals
Europe
When June rolls in it’s still quite cold in the north of Europe, and incredibly expensive as well. The best vacations in June are therefore toward the south in Europe. June is actually a perfect month to get some sun because peak season doesn’t start until July and yet the weather is perfect already. Check our list of Europe’s least expensive beach destinations for some options.
>>>Best Europe destinations in June
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Lisbon, Portugal
- June avg high: 77°F/25°C
- June avg low: 61°F/16°C
- June avg precip: 0.7″/1.8cm
Lisbon highlights
- Historic castles, towers, and cathedrals, all in the compact town center
- Tram 28, which connects many of Lisbon’s tourist sights for €3 or less
- Elevador de Santa Justa – the famous outdoor elevator
- Great food that is surprisingly cheap for a large European capital
- Fado (local folk music) shows to go along with great meals

The temperatures in Lisbon during June are pretty much perfect for climbing up and down its seven hills without making a mess of yourself. It’s hard to make a case for flying a long way to visit Portugal alone, although there’s actually plenty to see and do, plus the wonderful Algarve region in the south, so this is usually an add-on to some trips of Spain. If you are on the fence, definitely take the leap and you won’t regret it.
- 3-star hotels from: US$62 per night for two people
- 4-star hotels from: US$99 per night for two people
>>Lisbon travel guide and prices
>>>Check current Lisbon hotel deals
Madrid, Spain
- June avg high: 80°F/27°C
- June avg low: 59°F/15°C
- June avg precip: 1.0″/2.5cm
Madrid highlights
- Best place to experience the wide range of Spanish cultural highlights in one place
- Royal Palace complex
- Prado Museum, which is one of the world’s best art museums and a gorgeous building
- Tapas bars, where you get free snacks with each drink ordered
- Excellent nightlife that draws people from all over the world

The nightlife in Madrid is also famous, and in June things are really going strong. You’ve probably heard that people eat dinner late here and then young people head to the clubs after midnight. Even if you aren’t one to stay up that late, you’ll find plenty to see and do here well into the evening. The siesta thing is still observed in Madrid, so be prepared to relax indoors or find other things to do while most businesses are closed from 2 PM until 4 PM or so.
- 3-star hotels from: US$71 per night for two people
- 4-star hotels from: US$87 per night for two people
>>Madrid travel guide and prices
>>>Check current Madrid hotel deals
Barcelona, Spain
- June avg high: 76°F/24°C
- June avg low: 60°F/16°C
- June avg precip: 1.7″/4.3cm
Barcelona highlights
- Sagrada Familia cathedral and other Gaudi architectural highlights
- La Rambla pedestrian zone
- Sandy beaches located within the city
- Marina complex with great food, shopping, and activities
- Nightlife that rivals Madrid and is world-class

It’s another that may not be super cheap, but it’s very reasonable compared to the rest of Western Europe, and definitely worth a visit at least once in your life for the unusual architecture alone. It’s worth noting that Barcelona has become so crowded in peak months in recent years that the city government is trying to curtail some tourism. June is a busy month, so be prepared for crowds.
- 3-star hotels from: US$63 per night for two people
- 4-star hotels from: US$79 per night for two people
>>Barcelona travel guide and prices
>>>Check current Barcelona hotel deals
Prague, Czechia
- June avg high: 72°F/22°C
- June avg low: 54°F/12°C
- June avg precip: 2.9″/7.3cm
Prague highlights
- Prague Castle complex, which is one of Europe’s easiest to tour
- Charles Bridge and Old Town Square
- Eastern Europe’s most interesting architecture that survived WWII
- Hearty food at great prices (if you avoid tourist zones)
- Arguably the world’s best beer that is also very cheap (if you avoid the tourist zones)

Hotels here can be expensive, especially if you stay in or near the historic center, but the public transportation here is cheap and efficient so saving money by staying a little away from the river is often the best choice. Beer here is famously good and cheap, although it’s only cheap at places where locals outnumber the tourists, and those can be hard to find in the Old City, which is another good reason to stay a bit on the outskirts.
- 3-star hotels from: US$70 per night for two people
- 4-star hotels from: US$87 per night for two people
>>Prague travel guide and prices
>>>Check current Prague hotel deals
Krakow, Poland
- June avg high: 72°F/22°C
- June avg low: 57°F/14°C
- June avg precip: 3.3″/8.3cm
Krakow highlights
- Gorgeous old town zone surrounded by a lovely park
- Wawel Castle complex
- Great food and hotels that can be shockingly cheap for Europe
- Lively nightlife and culture
- An easy day trip to Auschwitz is unforgettable

This is the new hot destination for British stag and hen parties, and one look at the beer prices makes it easy to see why. In fact, Krakow is so pleasant and affordable that it can be a good place for a longer stay if you are touring Europe. You can see the main sights in 3 days or so, and that allows you to slow down and relax if you want to catch your breath before exploring more expensive cities like Paris or London.
- 3-star hotels from: US$61 per night for two people
- 4-star hotels from: US$67 per night for two people
>>Krakow travel guide and prices
>>>Check current Krakow hotel deals
Budapest, Hungary
- June avg high: 76°F/24°C
- June avg low: 57°F/14°C
- June avg precip: 2.7″/6.8cm
Budapest highlights
- Parliament building overlooking the Danube
- Some of Europe’s best architecture fitting of a capital
- Very cheap food and drinks (outside of the main tourist zone)
- Natural hot spring complexes right in the city that are easy and cheap to visit
- “Ruin pubs” set in courtyards of old apartment buildings (a surprising treat)

Budapest is always near the top of our list of cheapest cities in Europe, which is somewhat surprising when you visit and see how nice the place is. Hotels near and overlooking the Danube can be pricey, and yet if you go a few blocks inland you can get a really nice place for a fraction of the cost.
- 3-star hotels from: US$58 per night for two people
- 4-star hotels from: US$70 per night for two people
>>Budapest travel guide and prices
>>>Check current Budapest hotel deals
Athens, Greece
- June avg high: 88°F/31°C
- June avg low: 65°F/18°C
- June avg precip: 0.4″/1cm
Athens highlights
- The Acropolis hill topped by the Parthenon ruins
- Acropolis Museum (new and world-class)
- Great food and drinks at reasonable prices, largely outdoor and fun
- Syntagma Square and its quirky ceremonies
- Easy access to the port where you can take ferries to countless Greek islands

Athens continues to be a bargain by most European standards, and it’s especially cheap when the Euro is as low as it is. The main sights here are also reasonably priced, especially considering how amazing they are. You can’t really say the same thing about London or Paris, where the attractions can really take a toll on the budget.
- 3-star hotels from: US$75 per night for two people
- 4-star hotels from: US$91 per night for two people
>>Athens travel guide and prices
>>>Check current Athens hotel deals
Split, Croatia
- June avg high: 80°F/26°C
- June avg low: 66°F/21°C
- June avg precip: 2.0″/5.2cm
Split highlights
- Stunning white-marble historic center dating back over 1,000 years
- Gorgeous port area with ferries going to nearby islands
- Diocletian’s Palace and other easily accessible sights
- Pleasant seaside summer weather with sea breezes
- Much cheaper than nearby Italy or even Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik is completely packed with tourists and cruise passengers, especially in summer, but Split is a similar-looking real city filled mostly with locals. It’s also easier to reach, as well as the transit hub to the nearby islands off Croatia. The area does get crowded in summer, but not quite so bad until July and August when all the Germans and northern Europeans move in for a month at a time.
- 3-star hotels from: US$67 per night for two people
- 4-star hotels from: US$139 per night for two people
>>Split travel guide and prices
>>>Check current Split hotel deals
Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
- June avg high: 78°F/26°C
- June avg low: 66°F/19°C
- June avg precip: 0.0″/0.5cm
Tenerife highlights
- Sandy beaches and lovely hotel pools at almost every larger place
- A laid-back vibe with surprisingly affordable food and drinks
- Interesting and mellow nightlife with no mega clubs
- Teide volcano and national park
- Easy yet exotic place for English speakers with little stress

The island fills up more in July and August when more Europeans have their month-long holidays, so if you can come in June you’ll be dodging some of the crowds and you should also be able to get a better rate on a hotel and a flight. There aren’t many cultural sights here, but it’s a great place to relax without breaking the bank. If you don’t speak much Spanish, then you’ll want to head to the southern towns of Los Cristianos and Playa de la Americas, which are always packed with Brits and Swedes. It’s also worth noting that Tenerife is only one of the Canary Islands and you can often find even better deals and sometimes smaller crowds on some of the others including Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and La Palma.
- 3-star hotels from: US$48 per night for two people
- 4-star hotels from: US$94 per night for two people
- All-inclusive resorts from: US$185 per night for two people
>>Tenerife travel guide and prices
>>>Check current Tenerife hotel deals
Istanbul, Turkey
- June avg high: 79°F/26°C
- June avg low: 61°F/16°C
- June avg precip: 1.0″/2.5cm
Istanbul highlights
- Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are both stunning and worthwhile
- Grand Bazaar is huge and great shopping all over
- Topkapi Palace
- Great food at very reasonable prices, especially filling breakfasts
- Shockingly cheap hotels even with great locations

Istanbul is the best place to visit on a trip to Turkey, but especially while it’s so cheap you might also want to visit the breathtaking region of Cappadocia with its fairy chimneys (google them) as well as the Mediterranean city of Antalya (see below), which is also historic and noticeably cheaper than Istanbul.
- 3-star hotels from: US$44 per night for two people
- 4-star hotels from: US$58 per night for two people
>>Istanbul travel guide and prices
>>>Check current Istanbul hotel deals
Antalya, Turkey
- June avg high: 89°F/32°C
- June avg low: 66°F/19°C
- June avg precip: 0.4″/1.0cm
Antalya highlights
- Fascinating historic town center overlooked the Mediterranean
- Even cheaper than Istanbul
- Great beaches east and west of the city center
- All-inclusive hotels ranging from shockingly cheap to affordable
- Easy place to experience Turkish culture without Istanbul crowds

- 3-star hotels from: US$67 per night for two people
- 4-star hotels from: US$90 per night for two people
- All-inclusive resorts from: US$157 per night for two people
>>Antalya travel guide and prices
>>>Check current Antalya hotel deals
Africa
June is obviously winter in South Africa, and it’s blazing hot in most of the middle of the continent and over in Egypt, so you don’t have many great choices this month here.
Fez, Morocco
- June avg high: 82°F/28°C
- June avg low: 59°F/15°C
- June avg precip: 1.0″/2.5cm
Fez highlights
- The Medina (Old City)
- Visit a tannery (unforgettable)
- Ancient buildings and mosques, some are partly open to the public
- Spice and food markets (amazing photos)
- Very affordable hotels and food

- 3-star hotels from: US$42 per night for two people
- 4-star hotels from: US$65 per night for two people
>>Fez travel guide and prices
>>>Check current Fez hotel deals
Middle East
A bit surprisingly, much of the Middle East still has very reasonable temperatures in June.
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
- June average high: 99°F/37°C
- June average low: 80°F/27°C
- June avg precip: 0.0″/0.0cm

Prices here had become insanely cheap while Egypt was struggling with some issues a few years ago, but Sharm was the host of the COP 27 climate summit in late 2022 and it’s back on the map as a popular beach resort area, and it’s still quite cheap by international standards.
Sharm el-Sheikh highlights
- One of the world’s top scuba diving destinations
- Great Red Sea beaches
- Ras Mohammed National Park
- Sharm Old Market
- Amazing prices on beach hotels
- 3-star hotels from: US$63 per night for two people
- 4-star hotels from: US$93 per night for two people
- All-inclusive resorts from: US$96 per night for two people
>>>Sharm el-Sheikh travel guide and prices
>>>Check current Sharm el-Sheikh hotel and package deals
Amman, Jordan
- June avg high: 87°F/31°C
- June avg low: 64°F/18°C
- June avg precip: 0.0″/0.0cm
Amman highlights
- Gateway to Petra, the Dead Sea and Wadi Rum
- Roman Theatre
- The Citadel
- Cafes, bars, modern malls and art galleries
- Great value hotels

- 3-star hotels from: US$43 per night for two people
- 4-star hotels from: US$75 per night for two people
>>>Amman prices
>>>Check current Amman hotel deals
Beirut, Lebanon
- June avg high: 80°F/27°C
- June avg low: 69°F/21°C
- June avg precip: 0.1″/0.3cm
Beirut highlights
- National Museum of Beirut
- Beirut Corniche (seaside pedestrian area)
- Souks (market areas)
- Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque
- Lebanese food is famously excellent

Beirut and all of Lebanon are still going through struggles after a huge explosion and some political turmoil. We are leaving it on the list with the hopes that things are better again soon, but it might not be the best year to visit again.
- 3-star hotels from: US$41 per night for two people
- 4-star hotels from: US$57 per night for two people
>>>Beirut travel guide and prices
>>>Check current Beirut hotel deals
Tel Aviv, Israel
- June avg high: 82°F/28°C
- June avg low: 69°F/21°C
- June avg precip: 0.0″/0.0cm
Tel Aviv highlights
- Great beaches and modern city
- Day trips to Jerusalem and Bethlehem
- Old Port Tel Aviv area
- Nachalat Binyamin Pedestrian Mall and Bauhaus buildings
- Great food and interesting nightlife

Obviously the Israeli-Hamas war still going on in early 2025 is going to keep most people from visiting the region, but Tel Aviv is still open for business as of February, 2025.
- 3-star hotels from: US$115 per night for two people
- 4-star hotels from: US$157 per night for two people
>>Tel Aviv travel guide and prices
>>>Check current Tel Aviv hotel deals
Asia
The cheap destinations in Southeast Asia will be celebrating the start of the drenching rainy season in June, so it’s not really an ideal time to visit if you have a choice. Still, there are some good options to consider.
>>>12 Best Asia destinations in June
Nha Trang, Vietnam
- June avg high: 89°F/32°C
- June avg low: 80°F/27°C
- June avg precip: 1.7″/4.3cm
Nha Trang highlights
- Great beaches for a city in Vietnam
- Long Son Pagoda
- Monkey Island (a bit controversial)
- Amazingly cheap hotels and food
- Great mix of traditional Vietnamese food and international favorites

- 3-star hotels from: US$36 per night for two people
- 4-star hotels from: US$53 per night for two people
>>>Nha Trang travel guide and prices
>>>Check current Nha Trang hotel deals
Kuta, Bali, Indonesia
- June avg high: 85°F/29°C
- June avg low: 77°F/25°C
- June avg precip: 2.8″/7.0cm
Bali highlights
- Great beaches and surfing in many areas all around the island
- Stunning temples and monuments in many different areas
- Amazingly cheap hotels, with fairly cheap food and drinks
- Fascinating Hindu culture and gamelan music
- Even cheap buildings and hotels have gorgeous wood and stone work

Those who only research on big travel sites might think Bali is very expensive for hotels, but there are still many cheap & cheerful guesthouses in all the main tourist areas, so just showing up might save you quite a bit compared to reserving online in advance. Those looking for the best beaches in June will find many good candidates here in Bali as well.
- 3-star hotels from: US$24 per night for two people
- 4-star hotels from: US$46 per night for two people
>>>Kuta, Bali travel guide and prices
>>>Check current Bali hotel and resort deals
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- June avg high: 91°F/33°C
- June avg low: 75°F/24°C
- June avg precip: 4.9″/12.3cm
Kuala Lumpur highlights
- Fascinating mix of Malay, Chinese, and Indian cultures
- Modern business district but very lively and great shopping
- Very cheap 4-star hotels for a large Asian city
- Excellent food at surprisingly good prices
- Nearby temples and important sights that are easy to reach

- 3-star hotels from: US$47 per night for two people
- 4-star hotels from: US$63 per night for two people
>>Kuala Lumpur prices
>>>Check current Kuala Lumpur hotel deals
Beijing, China
- June avg high: 86°F/30°C
- June avg low: 66°F/19°C
- June avg precip: 3.0″/7.5cm
Beijing highlights
- Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square
- Nearby sections of the Great Wall are easy to reach on bus tours
- Palace Museum
- Excellent and varied food and drinks
- Hutongs (ancient alleyways)

Foreign tourism into China has almost ground to a halt as of 2024 as international tensions have been mounting with many of its neighbors and the West in general. This might not be a great time to visit China although that is up to you as long as you are following the news.
- 3-star hotels from: US$78 per night for two people
- 4-star hotels from: US$96 per night for two people
>>>Beijing travel guide and prices
>>>Check current Beijing hotel deals
Are your dates flexible? If so you'll have some other great options
June is one of the best months to plan a trip because it’s before the big crowds in Europe and there are almost never big Caribbean storms to worry about either. But if you end up having to go later you’ll be interested in our list of cheap places to go with great July weather for some other interesting options.
On the other hand, if you can go a bit earlier you’ll have even more great options. Our list of cheap destinations with great May weather is filled with really nice places that are going to be cheaper and less crowded than June, and still with ideal weather.
Hi, i would like to go somewhere in Europe that is not too hot ( prefer the cold weather) and not too popular.Trip with a family of 6 ( 2 young toddler plus 2 pre teens). I am flying off from Malaysia.Thanks.We can only afford 6 days of leaves, so its going to be a short holiday..prefer some historical places, easy access to food and not too expensive. Budget excluding airfare, about 2k usd .Thanks again..
Ann,
If you are looking for a nice and historic city with mild weather and affordable prices I would go to Krakow. You can find nice hotel rooms near the center there for around US$50 per night, and the same room would cost three times as much in London or Paris. You might also go to Warsaw for a few days since you can get there in about 2.5 hours on a fast train. There are some other cities you might also consider on my list of the best-value destinations in Europe. Some of those are also fairly mild in summer. -Roger
hi I was looking for a great vacation relaxing one for the month of June or July I am from California, Bay Area. my budget is around 1000-1600 per person. I was considering Phuket Thailand and Africa but I don’t know how the weather would be like their. if you can help me?
Gurismran,
If your budget of up to US$1,600 per person also needs to include the flight, then it would be hard to do Thailand or Africa, but if that doesn’t include the flight you could pull it off. Speaking of Africa, the only cheaper “relaxing” vacation spot that I’m aware of is Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, and I don’t think it would be worth going all that way to sit on a beach like they have there.
The weather in Phuket and elsewhere in Thailand is actually pretty nice in June. It does rain, but it’s usually only 20 minutes at a time and then it’s sunny again. I’ve spent two or three Junes in Thailand and that area and I preferred it to April, when it was insanely hot. If you go to Phuket in September it can sometimes rain all day, but in June the storms are always pretty quick and easy to take shelter from.
If you also need to include a flight in that price I would suggest Central America. The Guanacaste area in Costa Rica has plenty of resorts that you can afford on your budget. The weather pattern there is the same as Thailand in that you’ll get some quick rainstorms but it’s unlikely to rain for many hours at a time. Let me know if you have any other questions. -Roger
Thanks for your reply Roger!
Interesting to hear that you do not favor DR as we just started to lean towards DR :).
We have been traveling around China previously. We thought that June is better for DR since the weather is slightly better than in SE Asia (especially Vietnam) and that 4w is too short for three countries and Vietnam has bad weather in June.
Vietnam is where we would like to travel the most, therefore we are also hesitant because of the weather in combination with our high expectations. If the weather is much better let say feb-mar then our reasoning is that we visit Vietnam that period instead.
We’ll check up Mexico for sure as well. We’ve read that DR is great if you stay out of the touristic places (puerto plata, punta cana). Probably will read more about DR to confirm that. Have you any idea if it is easy to combine DR with another island? It sounds like you recommend 3 and not 4 weeks at DR, should we go there.
Thanks again, much appreciated.
Erik,
I’m glad you’ve done a lot of your own research, and your visit to China will certainly prepare you for its neighbors. I’ve only been to the DR once, and that was to Punta Cana and Santo Domingo, but I lived for quite a while in New York City and I know many Dominicans and have other friends who’ve visited there. The consensus seems to be that the “culture” isn’t particularly strong for outsiders, and especially if you don’t speak fluent Spanish. However, my information might actually be tainted by the fact that the DR is considered a backwater by expats who now live in NYC. If you’ve lived in Europe and aren’t too familiar with Dominican expats, it all might be lovely and exotic to you. So maybe take my advice with a grain of salt, or at least don’t accept it as gospel.
As for SE Asia, I’ve spent 2 or 3 Junes there (and about 15 total months) and the weather isn’t really problematic. It’s insanely hot in April and then May and June start cooling off a bit because of the cloud cover. It does rain a few times a week in most of the region, but those storms are almost always very short, as in 20 minutes at most. So the rainfall totals make it look like the “rainy season” even though that is mostly from 60 to 90 minutes of storms each week. Those storms are also easy to take shelter from, and they can be kind of fun and cooling as well. In most of SE Asia there IS a rainy season in late summer or early autumn, and during those months it can rain all day if you get unlucky.
Obviously you could visit Haiti on that same DR trip, and you could easily get a flight to Puerto Rico (which has mostly recovered from the hurricanes in the San Juan area) or some of the others. I’m not sure if I’m helping or not, but feel free to ask other questions if you have them. -Roger
Hi Roger,
Thanks for a great site! I wonder if you could advice us regarding our vacation plans in June this year.
We are a couple in the early 30s living in Stockholm, Sweden and we have 3 or 4 weeks vacation and would like to go outside Europe and preferrably to the Caribbean or Asia. We like traveling off the beaten track but in a modest way :). No/low interest in shopping, partying instead we like getting to know the culture and seeing things.
Based on your advice we have found three options:
– Dominican republic
– Thailand/Laos/Cambodia
– Vietnam
Which option would you recommend if you have 4w in June? If Dominican republic, is 3w more than enough? Or would you recommend another option outside the three I mentioned above?
Kind regards
Erik
Erik,
I don’t think I’d recommend the Dominican Republic for what you have in mind, although you might consider Mexico itself. The DR is pretty generic outside of the small colonial remnants, and almost the entire tourism industry for foreigners revolves around all-inclusive resorts. Even Santo Domingo is kind of dull unless you speak fluent Spanish and have specific interests there. Again, I think Mexico City as a starting point could be a MUCH better option for something like that.
If you’ve never been to Asia I’d go there for sure. Both of your options could be good and it’s interesting that you separated Vietnam from the other three. It’s actually not too easy to get from Vietnam into the others, so I too would make the same distinction that it’s better to do all of Vietnam or a combination of the other three.
Vietnam is the cheapest of those countries by at least a bit, but for someone coming from Stockholm they will all appear to be absurdly cheap. I think if your main goal is really to experience the local culture and see the main sights I would go with Thailand/Cambodia/Laos. I love Vietnam and I spent 4 months there on my first and only visit, but fluent English isn’t widely spoken so nearly all of your encounters with locals will be fairly superficial in that they can check you into a hotel and show you were the famous statue is, yet they can’t really have any kind of deep discussion with you. In Thailand you’ll find some people who speak English pretty well, and in the other two it’s even easier because English is the language they speak with most of their tourists and quite a few people get good at it. At a place like Angkor Wat and staying in Siem Reap you’ll find many people who speak English, including most tour guides and drivers.
You’ll definitely want to visit Bangkok, of course, but if you have no interest in partying you could probably skip the islands (unless you find yourself in the mood once you get there). The journey between Chiang Mai and Luang Prabang is really lovely for those with the time. I’m happy to help more if you have other questions. -Roger
Hi,
I am looking for a honeymoon destination in the month of june for 6 days. I will start from mumbai. My budget is around $1000 per person
So, can you please suggest some places where the tempeature is not too hot in the month of june.
Priti,
Bali is slightly in the southern hemisphere and so June is one of their coolest and driest months of the year, but it’s still in the Tropics so it’ll be warm even if it’s not as hot as Mumbai or Goa. Bali can be really good value for money as well, and flights from Mumbai should be affordable. The key is to stay somewhere that isn’t overly crowded. The main tourist area is Kuta Beach and Legian and Seminyak, and that whole area is now overly crowded. But there are lovely places elsewhere on the island that are well suited for a honeymoon.
The only places that are near enough to Mumbai that are actually cool in June would be in the mountains, including those in India and Nepal. I wish there were more choices but in June if you want something that isn’t very hot, you’d have to go a LONG way from India. Best of luck with this and let me know if you have any other questions. -Roger
Hi Roger,
This is a great site. I currently live in Myanmar and am looking at making 2 vacations in the SEA. I have about 9 days each . One is in Mid April, the other is in early June. Some destinations I have been thinking about are Malaysia- KL-Penang- Perhentian Islands, the other is Vietnam – Hoi An- Phu Quoc- Hanoi. I have not been to either yet. I know you mentioned Bali for the great weather in June, but I detest large crowds at beach places. I don’t mind in cities ( like Hanoi). Thanks for your advice. Flights are reasonable from mdl/rgn so it’s just the cost once I am there. What do you think is a reasonable budget p/day ? 50$usd? Thanks !! Glory
Glory,
I’m happy you find this site worthwhile, and Myanmar is one of the very few countries in that region that I’ve yet to visit. If you dislike crowds I think avoiding Bali is wise. Bali used to be my favorite place in the world, but I spent a month there recently and now almost everywhere you go is so crowded that most of the charm is gone.
The crowds in April won’t be too bad in SEA, partly because it’s literally the hottest month in most of the region, which you probably already know. Both of your trips sound interesting and worthwhile, and I must admit that I’d never heard of the Perhentian Islands until just now, much less been there. They look amazing in the photos. I’m a big fan of Malaysia and I’ve been to many of the better places in the peninsular part of the country. It’s much easier to get around and do things there than most other countries around there because English is widely spoken, which isn’t true in Vietnam or Thailand. Still, since nearly all foreign visitors speak English, that is now the language of tourism and it’s pretty easy to do whatever you want in any of those countries speaking only English.
Your Malaysia trip might struggle to come in at $50 per day, assuming you will be staying in hotels rather than dorm beds. And usually those island destinations are more expensive than the land places, so that will push your budget even more. But the Vietnam part should be quite easy on US$50 per day. Have a look at my Asia Backpacker Index and the Asia 3-star Index for typical budgets of backpackers staying in hostels as well as a person staying in 3-star hotels for each major city. It sounds like you are going alone and that is a bit more expensive because single hotel rooms are more than half as expensive as double rooms, but in that part of the world it’s usually not hard to find a single room for anywhere between US$10 and US$30 per night, including breakfast.
If you want to escape the heat in Malaysia you might spend a couple days in the Cameron Highlands, which are easy to reach by bus and are a pleasant temperature every day of the year (although rainy at times). So again, the Vietnam trip might be doable on US$40 per day, and the Malaysia one might be more like US$60 per day, so they would work out as an average of US$50 per day. Let me know if you have any other questions. -Roger
Our son Studies in San Diego and we stay at Kuala Lumpur. Planning to spend a 10-15 days holiday at a destination where our son can join from San Diego( other than Americas). We Perhaps travel as KL -destination ( can be stopover) – KL. And Our Son can travel San Diego- Destination- KL- San Diego. Can you please suggest. Perhaps other than Airfares the buster to USD 2500 per person.
Parag,
Kuala Lumpur is my favorite city in Asia, and I’ll be happy to try to help. But it would help to know the sort of thing you are looking for. Do you want a beach area or a city or a place with scenery or culture or something else?
New Zealand and Australia could be good choices, depending on what you are after, as your son can go up to Los Angeles and get a nonstop flight to Auckland or Sydney, and you should be able to get there nonstop from KL yourself. June is winter there, but the weather is mild in most of both of those countries. Bali is another interesting option. Your son would have to change planes in Seoul or Tokyo most likely, but you can get there from KL on AirAsia. Let me know if you have something different in mind. -Roger
We need a fairly cool destination for a family of 4. My daughter cant handle high heat and lots of standing or walking. Our budget is $4,000. 7 days about the end of June. We live in So. California. what do you recommend?
Rick,
The first place that comes to mind is Vancouver, BC. It’s a fabulous and beautiful city with a good public transportation system and many things close together. And it’s almost always pretty mild in June. You could also go to Victoria, which is a small town on nearby Vancouver Island, and known for feeling almost exactly like an English village. You could also go into the nearby mountains of Whistler as well, and they would also be pretty mild. Of course, Seattle and Portland both have similar weather in June, and plenty to do in each. San Francisco never gets hot either, and it has good public transport and a dense city center.
If you are feeling more adventurous you could head to Mexico City, which has a high elevation so it never gets very hot. It helps if someone speaks a bit of Spanish, but I visited speaking almost none and I loved it. The whole city center is actually very modern and attractive, and it’s probably safer than most large US cities. Mexico still has its problems, but Mexico City is one of the safer areas and it’s great value as well.
Aside from those you could look into Yellowstone or some other national parks in the northern states. I can’t think of anything else that would fit at the moment, and I hope this helps. -Roger
Thnx for the reply
Our budget would be $1000 per person
I want 2 visit bali or malaysia singapore or thailand bangkok
Which would be better in the 1st week of june
Madhu,
You’d get the nicest weather in Bali in June, as it’s slightly below the equator so that is the coolest and driest time of the year. Bangkok, Malaysia, and Singapore will all be very hot, and there are quick rainstorms on many afternoons. The storms rarely last more than 30 minutes, so they are easy enough to avoid and then get on with your day, but it will still be very hot.
Have a look at part of a new series I’m doing with the best Asia destinations in June. That will show you what I think are the best options, along with the weather in each one. But again, Bali might be your best choice after all. -Roger
I & my husband are planning to go for foreign trip to celebrate our 1st wedding anniversary in the 1st week of june
Our starting point is pune
Please suggest some places
Madhu,
I’ll be happy to help with other suggestions if you give me a bit more information on the sort of thing you are after. The article itself contains my 27 best suggestions around the world, but I am familiar with many more places if you are looking for a beach or large city or interesting scenery or unusual culture? A week is kind of a short trip to Europe starting from India, but it can be done and there are many fantastic options there. Give me a bit more information, including your budget if that’s an issue, and I’ll try to make suggestions for you. -Roger