Son My
Monument Vietnamese village associated with the 1968 Mỹ Lai massacre
Son My commune in Quảng Ngãi Province is associated with the 1968 My Lai massacre; visitors come to memorial sites, museums and work with local historians on the event’s legacy.
Son My is a village area in Quảng Ngãi province, central Vietnam, known internationally as the location where the My Lai massacre occurred on March 16, 1968. The event resulted in the deaths of hundreds of unarmed civilians during the Vietnam War and is commemorated locally.
On March 16, 1968, elements of a U.S. Army unit carried out a mass killing of civilians in hamlets within Son My; subsequent investigations, trials and public attention made the event a focal point of international coverage of the Vietnam War. The site has since been preserved as a place of remembrance and historical documentation.
Son My lies in a rural coastal district of Quảng Ngãi province in central Vietnam, accessible by road from the provincial capital and other regional towns; the memorial is sited in the area of the original hamlets.
- Commemoration: The site commemorates the March 16, 1968 civilian killings known internationally as the My Lai massacre; memorial displays and a cemetery provide historical context and names of victims.
What to See #
- Son My Memorial: Son My Memorial (My Lai Memorial) - a commemorative site marking victims and events, with plaques and an area for remembrance.
- Museum and graveyard: Local museum and graveyard - displays and burials that document the events and list victims from the massacre.
Tips for Visiting Son My #
- Plan a visit to Son My (My Lai) in the morning on a weekday to avoid larger tour groups and to allow time for quiet reflection at the memorial sites.
- Join a local guide or an organized historical tour from Quang Ngai to access the Son My Peace Park and the My Lai Memorial Museum - guides provide important context and survivor testimony that smaller visits can miss.
- Observe all signage and local requests regarding photography and behavior at memorial sites; visitors commonly overlook the museum in Quang Ngai city, which provides curated exhibits that supplement the on-site memorial experience.
Best Time to Visit Son My #
Plan a visit in the dry season (roughly February-August) for more reliable travel and drier conditions around Quang Ngai.
Weather & Climate near Son My #
Son My's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with hot summers (peaking in June) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 20°C to 33°C. Heavy rainfall (2005 mm/year), wettest in October with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is the hottest month, feeling like 36°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 35°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (291 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (505 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (465 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (236 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
