Month guide · Phnom Penh · Cambodia
Phnom Penh in June
What June is really like in Phnom Penh: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Timgray200, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
June is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 12.8 hours of daylight. Humid, with regular afternoon downpours; hotel rates are low.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in June
June is the 5th-warmest month in Phnom Penh: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 30 days. Compared with May (35°C (95°F)), June is cooler; by July highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:37
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 18:24
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
Hot season (March–May). Temperatures around 35°C and heavy humidity; Khmer New Year in mid-April empties the city as people go home to the provinces.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes June one of the better-value months to book.
Events in June
June has no major recurring festival in Phnom Penh, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Landmark · BKK1 (Boeung Keng Kang 1)
Independence Monument
Designed by the architect Vann Molyvann and inaugurated in 1958, the lotus-shaped tower celebrates independence from France in 1953 and stands at the junction of Norodom and Sihanouk boulevards.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- After dark
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Religious site · Riverside (Sisowath Quay)
Wat Ounalom
Remove shoes before entering the halls and ask permission before photographing monks.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
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Religious site · BKK1 (Boeung Keng Kang 1)
Wat Langka
One of the city's oldest pagodas, near the Independence Monument, Wat Langka survived the Khmer Rouge period by being used as a warehouse.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- History
Architecture · BKK1 (Boeung Keng Kang 1)
National Olympic Stadium
Go around 5–6pm to join the exercise crowd and watch the sunset from the top tier.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
- Active
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 25°C and 15 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Phnom Penh?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, November–February are better overall. Compare every month.
Phnom Penh in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Phnom Penh?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Humid, with regular afternoon downpours; hotel rates are low.
+How warm is Phnom Penh in June?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Phnom Penh in June?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.