18 June
Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk's Birthday
Official public holiday, observed nationwide.
Month by month
Cambodia in June
The quietest month of the year for international visitors, green, warm, showery, and remarkably good value if your plans bend around afternoon rain.
- Siem Reap highs
- ~33°C
- Rainy days (SR)
- 22
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Public holidays
- 1
The short answer
What June is really like
June settles into the wet-season rhythm without the extremes of September: around 144 mm in Siem Reap, cooler highs near 32°C, and downpours that mostly keep office hours in the late afternoon. The landscape is fully green and waterfalls start to earn their names.
Arrival data makes June the single quietest month for foreign visitors. That means real negotiating power on rooms, empty temple courtyards after 3pm rain clears the day-trippers, and a Cambodia that feels like it belongs to the people who live there.
The numbers
June weather, destination by destination
Ten-year averages, not brochure promises: computed from the same ERA5 climate dataset that powers our weather tool.
| Destination | Avg. daily high | Rainfall | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siem Reap | 33°C | 144 mm | 22 |
| Phnom Penh | 33°C | 161 mm | 24 |
| Battambang | 34°C | 112 mm | 19 |
| Kampot | 30°C | 147 mm | 22 |
| Kep | 30°C | 206 mm | 25 |
| Koh Rong (islands) | 29°C | 321 mm | 26 |
| Mondulkiri | 27°C | 216 mm | 27 |
International crowds this month
Quiet, June ranks level 1 of 4 for international arrivals in the Siem Reap region (quartiles on Ministry of Tourism monthly data).
Dates that shape the month
Holidays & festivals in June
Our picks
Where to go in June
Siem Reap without the queue
The famous circuits at their calmest: go mid-afternoon after a shower and you may share Ta Prohm with a handful of people.
Siem Reap guideBattambang
The countryside is at its most photogenic, flooded paddies, working buffalo, bamboo-train greenery.
Battambang guidePhnom Penh food scene
Explore the capital’s editorial restaurant selection.
Practical
Tips for June
- This is the price floor of the year: ask for green-season and long-stay rates.
- Waterproof your daypack (a liner bag is enough) and let shoes dry overnight.
- Mornings first, always: the earlier you start, the more of the day you keep.
- Skip the islands if beach weather is the point: Koh Rong logs over 300 mm this month.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Is June a bad time to visit Cambodia?
Not if you match plans to the pattern. Expect a rainy hour most afternoons, green landscapes and the emptiest sights of the year: June has the fewest international arrivals of any month.
What about the islands in June?
It is the start of the rough-sea stretch: Koh Rong averages 321 mm and rough crossings happen. Better to keep beach time for November–April.
What should I pack for June?
Light quick-dry clothes, a compact rain layer, sandals that survive puddles, and a dry bag for phone and passport. Umbrellas are less useful than ponchos on tuk-tuks.
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