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Angkor Wat in July
Lush jungle and full moats make great photos. Plan temple time before lunch.
The straight answer
July is a quiet, good-value month to visit Angkor Wat. Lush jungle and full moats make great photos. Plan temple time before lunch.
- Weather
- Humid, highs near 91F (33C), regular rain
- Crowds
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- Prices
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What July is like in Angkor Wat
July is humid, with highs near 91F (33C), and regular rain. The jungle is lush and the temple moats are full, making for great photos. Crowds are light and prices are low.
This month suits photographers, budget travelers, and families on summer break who can plan around rain. Plan temple time before lunch. For drier weather, choose November to February. Mornings are usually the driest part of the day, so start at opening and plan a long lunch and pool break. Kids will love Ta Prohm's giant roots, which look even wilder in the wet season.
Make the most of July
What is especially good about Angkor Wat this month.
Full moats
Water reflections at Angkor Wat and other temples are at their best.
Beng Mealea in the green season
The collapsed jungle temple is especially atmospheric when wet and green.
Tonle Sap floating villages
The lake swells, making this a good time to visit with a community-run tour.
What to pack for July
- A rain poncho
- Quick-dry clothing
- Shoes with good grip for wet stones
- Insect repellent
Our timing tip
Carry a dry bag for your camera and phone during afternoon storms.
Book Angkor Wat for July.
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- Hotels for July
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Vacation rentals in Angkor WatWhole homes, condos and villas. Usually the better deal for families and groups, with a kitchen and room to spread out.
- Tours and tickets
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Things to do in Angkor Wat
Sunrise at Angkor Wat
Arrive before 5:30am to find a spot by the lotus ponds. For a quieter view, walk to the back of the temple after sunrise while everyone else leaves for breakfast.
The Bayon and Angkor Thom
The face towers are best in soft morning or late afternoon light. The Terrace of the Elephants is right next door.
Ta Prohm
The tree-root temple. Go right at opening or in the last hour to avoid the tour groups.
Banteay Srei
Small pink sandstone temple with the finest carvings in Angkor, about 45 minutes out. Go early before it heats up.
Beng Mealea
A collapsed jungle temple about 90 minutes from Siem Reap. Uncrowded and atmospheric, especially in the green season.
Tonle Sap floating villages
Water levels change dramatically by season. Visit in the wet season when the lake swells, and choose community-run tours.
Beat the crowds
- Buy a multi-day pass and spread the temples out. Do the big three (Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm) at off-hours instead of cramming them into one crowded day.
- Most tour groups follow the same loop. Reverse it: do Ta Prohm at opening, Angkor Wat at midday when the sunrise crowd is gone, and the Bayon in late afternoon.
- Go to Banteay Srei and Beng Mealea early to beat the heat and the tour buses.
- Consider the green season from June to August: morning temple visits are quiet, the landscape is lush, and hotel prices drop.
Know before you go
- Angkor passes are sold for one, three, or seven days at the official ticket center and online through Angkor Enterprise. You need a photo pass to enter any temple.
- Angkor Wat and some temples open early for sunrise; most others open around 7:30am and close in the late afternoon. Check current hours.
- Upper levels of some temples, including Angkor Wat's central tower (Bakan), close on certain Buddhist holy days and have dress-code checks (shoulders and knees covered).
- During Khmer New Year and Pchum Ben, some local restaurants and shops close as families return to their home provinces.
Angkor Wat in July, quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Angkor Wat?
July is a quiet, good-value month to visit Angkor Wat. Lush jungle and full moats make great photos. Plan temple time before lunch.
What is the weather like in Angkor Wat in July?
Humid, highs near 91F (33C), regular rain.
Is Angkor Wat crowded in July?
July is one of the quieter months in Angkor Wat; most sights can be done without long waits.
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