Month guide · Siem Reap · Cambodia
Siem Reap in June
What June is really like in Siem Reap: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Sven Brinkhoff, 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 16 rainy days and roughly 12.9 hours of daylight. Green season: short heavy downpours, lush scenery, quiet temples and some of the lowest hotel rates of the year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 16
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in June
June is the 5th-warmest month in Siem Reap: 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 16 of its 30 days. Compared with May (35°C (95°F)), June is cooler; by July highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:38
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 18:32
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
Hot season (March–April). Temperatures often above 35°C, dusty landscapes and a low Tonle Sap; temple visits are best kept to early morning and late afternoon. Khmer New Year falls in mid-April.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) 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 Siem Reap, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Religious site · Angkor Archaeological Park
Ta Prohm
Founded by Jayavarman VII in 1186 as a Buddhist monastery, Ta Prohm was deliberately left partly to the jungle when the temples were cleared, so silk-cotton and strangler fig roots pour over its galleries and doorways.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Kids
- Nature
- Photo spot
Historic site · Angkor Thom
Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King
Walk the hidden inner corridor of the Leper King terrace, where the carvings are crisper because they were buried for centuries.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Architecture
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Religious site · Angkor Thom
Baphuon
This 11th-century temple mountain just north of the Bayon was dismantled by French archaeologists and then left as a jumble of numbered stones when war stopped work; the reassembly was finally completed in 2011.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Views
Religious site · About 35 km north-east of town
Banteay Srei
Go first thing in the morning before the tour buses, when the low sun turns the sandstone a deep rose colour.
- Time needed
- 1 hour plus about 45 minutes each way
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- History
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 25°C and 16 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 Siem Reap?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, November–February are better overall. Compare every month.
Siem Reap in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Siem Reap?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Green season: short heavy downpours, lush scenery, quiet temples and some of the lowest hotel rates of the year.
+How warm is Siem Reap in June?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Siem Reap in June?
Expect rain on about 16 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.