Siem Reap · Cambodia
July
Peak monsoon — Angkor's jungle temples at their most dramatic; empty corridors and budget prices.
Strong option
#8 of 12 months
There are better months for Siem Reap — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
31°C
Low
24°C
Rain
175mm
Sun
5.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How July scores in Siem Reap
Weather
Average
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Below average
Atmosphere
Above average
What you gain in July
- ↑The temple complex under monsoon conditions is extraordinarily atmospheric: mist rising from stone corridors, tree roots glistening, the jungle at its most vivid green
- ↑Budget prices persist throughout: all accommodation categories at their lowest rates, and tour guides available at reduced wet-season rates
- ↑Virtually no foreign tourist crowd at any temple in the Angkor complex: Ta Prohm, Preah Khan, and Banteay Kdei walkable without another Western visitor in sight
What you sacrifice
- ↓175mm of rain — the wettest month of the year: heavy downpours are the defining experience, and any outdoor plan must be held loosely
- ↓Some temple areas experience localised flooding: certain paths and interior rooms inaccessible on the worst rain days
- ↓Mosquito activity peaks in the wet season: appropriate protection (DEET, long sleeves at dawn/dusk) is non-optional at Angkor's jungle temples
How July compares to November (best month)
| Factor | July | November ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 4 | 8 |
| Value | 9 | 6 |
| Crowds | 9 | 6 |
July in other destinations
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Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Siem Reap, not across destinations. Methodology →