June
Bali:
June is the start of the peak tourist season on the island as temperatures hit a steady 30-32°C, humidity dips and there is very little rain. The beaches start to become busy this month as tourists flock to the warm tropical seas and cool themselves in a sea breeze. The dry spell provides visitors with an excellent opportunity to explore the island's hilly interior and even take a trek up the volcanic Gunung Batur.
The Bali Arts Festival runs from mid-June to mid-July in Denpasar and features a wealth of local performers. An excellent introduction to Balinese crafts, music and dance.
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Cambodia:
June is the beginning of the wet season in Cambodia as the southwestern monsoon replaces the very hot weather with short downpours. Between the showers this is a pleasant month to visit as tourist numbers are low and the temperature is dropping from its April high.
Angkor is a quieter place to visit this month but the stones may be slippery. The Cambodian coast is not at its best in June, and the sea can be rough if you are trying to visit the nearby islands, but you'll still see the sun.
Visakha Puja, a festival celebrating the birth of the Buddha, takes place in May or June (depending on the lunar calendar) and is best observed at your nearest wat.
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Hong Kong:
June is a hot, sticky month in Hong Kong as the weather has warmed up to an average of 30°C and the monsoon rains are falling across the region. The days are humid in the city but there is plenty of sunshine on offer between the showers, making the beaches and excellent spot to head for during the day. Tropical storms are a possibility.
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Laos:
The monsoon rains continue through June and they can be heavy at times, but downpours never last long and the sun soon returns. Travel around the country is more difficult in the wet season, especially in the mountains and the far south. Temperatures remain high throughout the month.
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Malaysia:
A good month to visit Kuala Lumpur. There may be showers across the country but this is a dry, warm season on the east coast and resorts are busy.
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Myanmar:
The rainy season has arrived across the country making travel difficult and the sea very choppy.
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The Philippines
The dry season gives way to the wet season and humidity is high.
12 June - Independence Day is celebrated with parades.
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Singapore:
June is a hot and relatively dry month on the island but humidity is high so spend as much time as you can in air-conditioned buildings or on the beach.
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Thailand:
A hot summer month across the country. Every region will experience some rain but most of the showers will be brief and there will be plenty of sunshine in between. A good month to visit the beaches of the gulf.
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Vietnam:
A great month for visiting the Vietnamese central coast. The monsoon rains bring showers and high humidity to the north and south but there is still plenty of sunshine between the wet periods. Temperatures are at their summer peak in Hanoi.
