Siem Reap Weather in June

June: hot, wet temple days

June feels sticky in Siem Reap, with highs around 32°C and lows near 25°C. Rain falls on 22 days, and the sky is often cloudy. Showers can interrupt a temple visit, but they don't usually rule out the whole day. Angkor Wat, Bayon and Ta Prohm are still worth exploring between downpours.

The heat and damp can make long walks tiring, especially around the exposed stone at Angkor Thom. Keep your sightseeing flexible and save the shaded galleries for the warmest part of the day. After rain, paths and steps can be slippery, so take care at Ta Prohm's root-covered ruins.

Holidays and quieter days

The Queen Mother's birthday is a public holiday in Cambodia on June 18. Some local businesses may close or change their hours, though the major Angkor temples remain the main draw for visitors.

June is low season, so Angkor's temple paths are generally quieter than in the dry-season peak, including December. You'll often find better hotel deals than in the busiest months, though rain can shape your plans. Families who prefer calmer temple visits may appreciate the extra space, but should expect humid afternoons.

Make rain work for you

A tuk-tuk can be handy for getting between Siem Reap town and the Angkor Archaeological Park when showers roll in. Ask your driver to wait nearby while you explore, rather than walking long stretches in the rain. The park is spread out, and the ride gives you a place to shelter between temples.

For a gentler afternoon, head back to town for fish amok, a Cambodian curry steamed in banana leaves. Don't count on long, sunny beach-style breaks: Siem Reap is an inland base for temples, and June brings little sun each day. If you're keen on photography, cloudy light can soften the harsh glare on Angkor's stone, but wet surfaces may slow your route.