Siem Reap June — Angkor Wat silhouetted against a pink and purple monsoon sunset, the temple towers in dramatic relief

Siem Reap · Cambodia

June

Monsoon deepens — heavy daily rain, Angkor almost empty, prices at the year's lowest.

Strong option

#9 of 12 months

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Climate

High

32°C

Low

24°C

Rain

165mm

Sun

6hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How June scores in Siem Reap

Weather
Average
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Low
Atmosphere
Above average

What you gain in June

  • Lowest accommodation prices of the year: guesthouses near Pub Street available from US$8–12, riverside boutique hotels from US$20–30 — the entire price stack collapses
  • Angkor Wat's outer moat is full and reflecting: the flooded causeway and lush vegetation give the complex an entirely different character from dry-season postcard images
  • The temple complex is genuinely quiet: mornings at Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm with barely a dozen other visitors — extraordinary access for those who accept the rain

What you sacrifice

  • 165mm of rain with heavy multi-hour downpours: plan every day around a 2–4 hour afternoon rain window; temple itineraries require flexibility
  • Heat and humidity combined at 32°C/82%: even the cooler rain days feel heavy and damp — the physical environment is demanding
  • Pub Street and the Siem Reap nightlife quieter than dry season; some bar operators reduce hours during the lowest tourism months

How June compares to November (best month)

FactorJuneNovember
Weather
4
8
Value
9
6
Crowds
9
6

June in other destinations

Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Siem Reap, not across destinations. Methodology →