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Angkor Wat in June
Green season begins. Mornings are usually dry, and the temples are calm.
The straight answer
June is a quiet, good-value month to visit Angkor Wat. Green season begins. Mornings are usually dry, and the temples are calm.
- Weather
- Hot, highs near 93F (34C), afternoon storms
- Crowds
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- Prices
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What June is like in Angkor Wat
June brings the green season. Highs are near 93F (34C), and afternoon storms are common, but mornings are usually dry. The temples are calm and prices are low. The jungle turns lush and bright.
This month suits travelers who want quiet temples and good value. Plan temple time for mornings and rest in the afternoons. Families can do half-day visits with a pool break. For the driest weather, come November to February. Remember that tuk-tuks have no car seats, so hire a car and driver with small children. It is a restful, green time to go.
Make the most of June
What is especially good about Angkor Wat this month.
Calm temples
Crowds are thin, so the big sites feel peaceful.
Green jungle
The rains turn the forest bright green around Ta Prohm and Beng Mealea.
Tonle Sap begins to swell
The wet season brings rising water to the floating villages. Choose community-run tours.
What to pack for June
- A light rain jacket
- Quick-dry clothes that cover shoulders and knees
- Sandals with good grip
- Insect repellent
Our timing tip
Start temples at opening and finish by lunch, before the afternoon storms roll in.
Book Angkor Wat for June.
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- Hotels for June
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- 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 June, quick answers
Is June a good time to visit Angkor Wat?
June is a quiet, good-value month to visit Angkor Wat. Green season begins. Mornings are usually dry, and the temples are calm.
What is the weather like in Angkor Wat in June?
Hot, highs near 93F (34C), afternoon storms.
Is Angkor Wat crowded in June?
June is one of the quieter months in Angkor Wat; most sights can be done without long waits.
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