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.
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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 Roger,
My friend and I are planning a 7-10 day trip at the end of June. She’s leaving from Los Angeles and I’ll be leaving from Houston. We’d like something exotic, definitely outside of North America, preferably with a little culture mixed with nature. No specific budget, but probably less than $2000.
Thanks!
Moli,
If you want to do a 7 to 10-day trip with a hopeful budget of under US$2,000 per person, including airfare, you have quite a few choices. You could go to Thailand or Bali, for example. The flight might be close to US$1,000 per person, but you can have a very good time in each of those places for under US$100 per day if two people are sharing a room. The main downside is that it takes literally a whole day to get there and another day to get back when you add it all up. It’s usually better to go to Asia if you have more time to deal with the flights and jet lag and such.
You could even go to Europe on that budget, although that may not be “exotic”, depending on where you’ve been. Since you asked this question under an article about places with great weather, I’ll assume you are looking for a warm place. One place that comes to mind is Rio de Janeiro. It’s technically winter in the southern hemisphere, but Rio is in the Tropics so it’s warm all year. You could have a really wonderful time there on your budget. You could explore more of Brazil or even fly to Buenos Aires for a few days. Buenos Aires will be cooler, but still pretty comfortable and it’s an amazing city of culture, food, and wine. Both places should feel quite exotic if you haven’t been there before.
An even cheaper and perhaps more exotic place would be Colombia. You could go to Cartagena, which has a wonderful walled Colonial town with great restaurants and bars and such, and it’s a short taxi ride to another area with hotels along a nice beach. You could even head to Medellin up in the mountains for something different. Those are what come to mind. Let me know if you have any other questions. -Roger
Hi me n my wife wud like to know the options for 7 nights starting from new delhi with a budget of about 4 lakhs where there is good weather good food and nice scenery.. we r thinking of salzburg or vienna wud that be ok.. or may be London..
Mayank,
With a 7-day budget of 4 lakhs, which is about US$6,200 right now, you could go almost anywhere. It looks like a flight from New Delhi to London or other European cities could be as low as about US$650 return, which is a fantastic fare in June. Even if you pay US$1,000 each, you’d still have US$4,200 for 7 nights, which is US$600 per day for both of you.
If you are thinking Europe then the best scenery is in Switzerland, and particularly around Interlaken and Lucerne. It’s also the most expensive place in Europe, but the dramatic scenery is so beautiful and unique that it’s worth the splurge. The food isn’t all that special, however. So one thing you could do is fly into Paris, where the food is amazing, and after 3 days there you could take a high-speed train to Interlaken for 3 or 4 days. You will get much more information on that in my article about where to go in Switzerland. Interlaken is unusually popular with visitors from India, which I believe is partly because of some of the Bollywood films that have been shot there. There are many Indian restaurants and vegetarian places there as a result.
You could also do London and Paris for 3 or 4 days each, taking the Eurostar train between them in a bit over two hours. Both cities are very different and London now has excellent food available, even if many locals still eat mediocre meals most of the time. Or you could do London, Bath, and York, or some other tour of just England.
Salzburg is a gorgeous town, even if the Alps views aren’t quite as dramatic as they are in Switzerland. I’m a big fan of Salzburg, and it’s historic center is extremely charming. Vienna is a more dense large city, although it’s also quite beautiful. Vienna is very big for high culture such as opera and orchestras and that sort of thing, although June is kind of the off season for those things, so the top performers won’t be performing then. Those cities are easy to reach from each other by train as well. The food in Austria is quite hearty, similar to German food, and that’s not everyone’s cup of tea. Speaking of food, if you want to save France for another time you could also visit Rome, Florence, and Venice, which makes a very nice one-week trip.
Hopefully this helps a bit. Let me know if you have any other questions. -Roger
Hi – We’re a family of 4 including a kid who’s 6 – looking for an option with flying time of not more than 5 hours from Dubai towards last weekend of June, Please do give some suggestions.
RGds…Rajesh
Rajesh,
If you need to stay within 5 hours by air from Dubai then you can really only get as far as Istanbul if you head towards Europe. Or you could make it to India in the other direction. Of the two I’d recommend Istanbul in June, since much of India is very wet in June. From Istanbul you can also visit Cappadocia or some of the beach areas around Antalya or Izmir. If you are willing to fly farther then let me know what sorts of things you are hoping to see or do when you get there. Best of luck with this. -Roger
Hi we (2 adults and 4yr old daughter) r planning to go for 5 to 6 days holiday in 2nd week of June 2017. our starting point will be mumbai (india) we are considering Male , but not sure if it is a good season to visit there. can you please suggest we are open for any other international destination as well . Our total budget is approx 1.75 lakhs. We prefer natural sightseeing places.
Surabhi,
With a budget of 1.75 lahks, which is about US$2,700 at the moment, you have quite a few choices for a 6-day holiday for 3 people leaving from Mumbai. June is actually the only month in the Maldives that can get consistent rainfall, as opposed to the quick storms that are common the rest of the year (and that you know very well in Mumbai). Also, the Maldives are excellent for beach-resort holidays, but there isn’t much good sightseeing. The city of Male itself is very crowded and not too interesting.
My first thought would be Sri Lanka, unless you’ve been there already. June isn’t too rainy there and the scenery, especially in the hills and mountains, is fantastic. I wouldn’t recommend spending much time in Colombo, however, as it’s also very crowded and there aren’t many notable sights.
As you certainly know, June is a rainy month in many countries in your area, so it’s a tricky time in a way. Another option would be some combination of Thailand, Laos, and/or Malaysia. There are quick tropical rainstorms in June in those areas, but usually not the sustained monsoon-style storms, so they are usually over in 30 minutes or so. Bangkok is obviously a big city, but it has loads of great sights. Chiang Mai is a much smaller city that is filled with temples, but also good sightseeing in the nearby mountains and surrounding area.
Luang Prabang is a smaller city in northern Laos, which might be expensive to reach by plane from India, but from Bangkok it wouldn’t be too expensive. There are many great cultural and natural sights in that area as well.
Malaysia has a lot to offer, including the northern island of Penang and the hill towns of the Cameron Highlands, which are pleasantly cool all year round (if a bit rainy at times). Hopefully this at least gives you some ideas. With only 5 or 6 days I don’t think you want to go on a very long flight each way, which also limits your choices a bit. Let me know if you have any other questions. -Roger
Planning an international holiday from 25 June 2017 for 6/7 days. We are five of us (4 ladies & one boy) please suggest good place where there is more of sight seeing and beaches.
Budget as economical as possible
Sorry i missed out to let you know that we are from India and starting point is Mumbai
Shabnam,
I’ll be happy to try to help. But I’m a bit confused when you say that you are looking for something more of sightseeing and beaches? Does that mean you want sightseeing and beaches? Considering you are looking for something in the lower budget category, you might be helped by scanning our list of Asia destinations ranked from cheapest to most expensive. Many of the cheaper places are in southeast Asia, including Bangkok, Thai islands, and the lovely town of Luang Prabang in Laos. Many of those places do get summer rain storms in late June, but they don’t get long rain storms so it’s easy to get shelter for 30 minutes or so. I’ve traveled all over southeast Asia in June a couple times and the rain isn’t a problem like it can be during monsoon season elsewhere.
Have a look at that list and let me know if you have any other questions. -Roger
Hi I am planning to visit Singapore in the month of June. Can you help me whether the temperatures are conducive with kids and family.
Dr Kanika,
Well, Singapore has the normal amount of its own children living there, and some of them don’t have air conditioning. June is actually a bit cooler than April and May, which is true all over southeast Asia. All hotel rooms will be air conditioned and the shopping centers and metro are as well. So it’s really a matter of how sensitive your family is to heat and humidity in general. It’s always very warm in Singapore, even at night. I’m a larger guy who sweats more than most people, and I love Singapore and don’t let the weather slow me down. Even the theme park on Sentosa Island is suited to the warm weather and families, so I think you’ll be fine. -Roger
i am from india . My budget is RS 600000 indian .I am planning for 10 days with family.
Rakesh,
That appears to be almost US$10,000, which should be enough to go quite a few places, depending on the size of your family. If you give me more guidelines as to what you are looking for (beaches, cities, shopping, nature etc), I will be happy to try to suggest some places. -Roger
Please suggest a place for holidaying around 4-5 days in Europe with good beaches and culture. We would be flying from Dubai-UAE and would be looking for pleasant climate for sure. Little bit of rains are also fine. Travelling with a toddler and budget should not be too high. Any suggestions are appreciated
Hi! Turning 40 June 18 and would love a good vacation. Have about 10 days, 2 of us, $4500 total to spend for both of us including airfare. We want a good mix of good food, good drinks, and impressive views. We dont want to hop around too much once there but don’t mind travelling far. Already been to Costa Rica and Bangkok and Mexico city. Not too touristy or crowded or too city vibe. Live in LA.
Heidi,
Hmmm…your budget should be enough for a very nice Hawaii vacation, which I’d highly recommend if you haven’t been there before. You could spend half your time on Waikiki Beach for the good food and drinks, and half your time on Maui, Kauai, or the Big Island for the views and other experiences. Airfares from LA are always pretty reasonable, but I assume you probably know that.
If not Hawaii, you might consider Rio de Janeiro, which is nearly in the Tropics so it’s still warm in June (winter). You won’t find more impressive views anywhere, and of course the food and drink scenes there are legendary. It’s fairly cheap once you get there. You could also potentially combine Rio with another city such as Buenos Aires (fairly cool in June), or maybe stop in Panama City, Panama on the way there or back?
One more suggestion would be San Juan, Puerto Rico. The historic colonial city is gorgeous and really interesting with great food and drinks, and the beach areas right next door (the Condado district) is really nice and not overly touristy. You could rent an apartment there for cheaper than a hotel.
Hopefully this is helpful. Let me know if you have any other questions and I’ll be happy to add more. -Roger
My daughter is graduating from HS and we are looking for a trip somewhere warm with good beaches but also with some culture in early June for about 10 days flying out of MPS or O’Hare. Budget of $2400. Any suggestions would be most appreciated.
Mary,
My top recommendation for a warm place with great beaches AND culture is San Juan, Puerto Rico. The beaches right in the city area are probably the best city beaches in the Caribbean, and the adjacent Old San Juan area is a gorgeous and historic colonial town with many interesting sights along with good restaurants and shopping. It feels exotic and it is to some degree, but since it’s officially the US you use the US Dollar and it feels safer than some other Caribbean islands.
The Condado area is my favorite, as it’s a short (free) shuttle ride from Old San Juan, and the beaches are fantastic. You might get a better deal by renting an Airbnb or other apartment than a hotel.
Another one to consider is Costa Rica, which does have good beaches on both coasts, but not really much culture in the traditional sense. Let me know if you have any other questions. -Roger