Visiting Cambodia in June: Weather, Crowds, Prices & What to Expect
✅ Last verified on-the-ground: 2026-07-18
Yes, if you visit Cambodia in June you’ll find a solid budget pick if you can handle afternoon rain. The southwest monsoon brings daily downpours, but the temples around Siem Reap are uncrowded and dorm beds hit their lowest prices of the year. This guide covers the weather, costs, and the trade-offs.
Subodh’s Pro Tip: “June is the cheapest month to see Angkor Wat: the temples are practically empty compared to the January peak. Rain comes in 90-minute afternoon bursts, not all-day drizzle. If your itinerary can flex around the weather, June is the best value month of the year.”
Quick Answers
| What | Answer | Price (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Is June a good time to visit Cambodia? | Yes for budget travel; skip if you hate rain | , |
| Average rainfall in Siem Reap in June | ~150mm spread over ~16-17 rainy days | , |
| Angkor Wat 1-day pass in June | ₹3,567 (~37 USD) | ₹3,567 (~37 USD) |
| Dorm bed in Phnom Penh in June | ₹482-₹964 (~5-10 USD) | ₹482-₹964 (~5-10 USD) |
| Cheapest month to visit Cambodia | June through September | , |
Note: For an at-a-glance picture of how the rest of the year stacks up against June, see our month-by-month Cambodia guide.
June Weather in Cambodia, Region by Region
June falls in the middle of the southwest monsoon. Here’s the honest, ground-level picture across the three regions Indian backpackers visit:
Siem Reap and the temples of Angkor (northwest): June is one of the wetter months, but the rain is predictable. Mornings are usually clear or partly cloudy from 6 AM to 1 PM, with the downpour arriving between 2 PM and 5 PM, then clearing for the evening. Average daytime highs sit around 32-34°C, with humidity regularly above 80%. Real-feel temperatures can hit 40°C in the breaks between showers. Sunrise at Angkor Wat is still doable if you leave your guesthouse in the pre-dawn hours, and you’ll often get a clear sky for the first two hours after sunrise.
Phnom Penh (south-central): Similar pattern to Siem Reap but slightly hotter and a touch wetter. The Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers are at their highest levels in June, which means the riverfront promenade is occasionally flooded at the lowest sections near the Japanese Bridge. Riverside cafes and guesthouses on stilts operate as normal, but ground-floor rooms near the river can get seepage.
Sihanoukville and the coast (southwest): This is where June gets interesting. The southwest monsoon brings strong afternoon winds and rough seas, which is why most boat services to Koh Rong are cancelled or running on reduced schedules by late May. If your plan was Cambodia plus the islands, June is the worst month to attempt it.
Safety Alert: Coastal ferry services to Koh Rong are reduced or suspended during the southwest monsoon (roughly mid-May through September). Book any coastal leg in advance and check the operator’s Facebook page the morning of departure. Rough seas and last-minute cancellations are common.
For real-time rain radar and flood alerts while you’re on the road, an eSIM with data is worth its weight in gold. A live weather app plus a tuk-tuk driver who knows the local roads is the most reliable real-time reference during monsoon storms.
Month-by-Month Breakdown (June in Context)
| Month | Weather | Crowds | Cost Level | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | Dry, 28-31°C | High | Peak (₹₹₹) | Best weather, busiest |
| December | Dry, 26-30°C | high | Peak (₹₹₹) | Peak season, book ahead |
| January | Dry, 26-31°C | high | Peak (₹₹₹) | Same as December |
| February | Dry, hot, 28-33°C | High | Peak (₹₹₹) | Last dry month |
| March | Hot, 30-35°C, brief showers | Medium-high | Shoulder (₹₹) | Khmer New Year crowd mid-April |
| April | Hottest, 32-38°C | Medium | Shoulder (₹₹) | Khmer New Year April 14-16 |
| May | Wet starts, 30-33°C | Low | Low (₹) | Onset of monsoon, fewer tourists |
| June | Monsoon, 30-34°C, daily rain | Low | Lowest (₹) | Cheapest, quiet, temples empty |
| July | Peak monsoon, 29-33°C | Low | Lowest (₹) | Wettest month, mud at temples |
| August | Peak monsoon, 29-32°C | Low | Lowest (₹) | Similar to July |
| September | Monsoon easing, 29-32°C | Low-medium | Low (₹) | Last wet month, Pchum Ben mid-Sep |
| October | Rain fading, 28-31°C | Medium | Shoulder (₹₹) | Best shoulder value |
June in Cambodia: Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Lowest dorm and guesthouse prices of the year, often 40-50% below December-February rates.
- Angkor Wat and the major temples are quiet, with 1,000-4,000 daily visitors instead of 20,000-30,000 in January.
- Countryside around Siem Reap is the greenest and most photogenic it gets all year.
- Afternoon rain cools the air and clears the dust, so mornings and evenings are pleasant.
- No major public holidays in June (Pchum Ben falls in late September or early October), so no festival crowds anywhere.
Cons:
- Daily rain, 90-180mm per month, mostly in 1-2 hour afternoon bursts, but occasional full-day downpours.
- Rough seas cancel or reduce ferry services to Koh Rong, and some island bungalows close for the season.
- Humidity above 80% every day, so laundry stays damp and electronics need dry-bag protection.
- Some rural roads (especially around Battambang and the Cardamom Mountains) get muddy enough to slow travel by 1-2 hours.
- Phnom Penh and Siem Reap restaurants run reduced hours or close for a few weeks in July-August, though June is usually still operating at full strength.
In practice, what this means is that you’ll save roughly 40-50% on accommodation and 20-30% on tours compared to the December-to-February peak, and you’ll be sharing Angkor Wat’s central spire with a small fraction of the people who see it in January. The trade is the rain, and how much that bothers you depends on whether your itinerary is built around temples and cafés (fine in June) or boat trips and beach hopping (rough in June).
What to Pack Specifically for June
A few things that are not optional in the Cambodian monsoon:
- Quick-dry shirt and pants (2 sets minimum): cotton stays damp for hours in 80% humidity, and you will sweat through one set a day.
- Lightweight rain poncho, not an umbrella: the poncho covers your daypack too, and umbrellas are useless the moment the wind picks up, which it does.
- Dry bag or ziplock bags for electronics: passport, phone, power bank, and camera all need waterproofing. A 10L dry bag costs around ₹482-₹771 (~5-8 USD) in Phnom Penh’s Russian Market.
- Closed-toe waterproof sandals or trail shoes: temple paths get muddy after the rain, and open sandals mean red laterite mud between your toes for the rest of the day.
- Mosquito repellent with 30%+ DEET: June is the start of dengue season peak, which runs June through October. Siem Reap’s evenings are the peak mosquito window in the country.
- Microfiber towel: guesthouses often skip providing towels in low season, and your regular towel won’t dry overnight.
- A thin long-sleeve for sunrise at Angkor: the 5-7 AM window can drop to 24-25°C, which feels cool after a month of 32°C days.
Subodh’s Pro Tip: “Skip the cheap 7-Eleven poncho at the Phnom Penh airport. The seams split in 20 minutes. Buy a proper poncho at any Russian Market stall in Phnom Penh or Psar Chas in Siem Reap for ₹289-₹482 (~3-5 USD). It’ll outlast your trip.”
June Costs vs Peak Season
The savings are real and they’re the single biggest reason budget backpackers choose June.
| Item | Peak Season (Dec-Feb) | Shoulder (Mar-May, Oct) | Low / Monsoon (Jun-Sep) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight from India (round trip) | ₹22,000-₹28,000 (~$228.21-$290.45) | ₹15,000-₹20,000 (~$155.60-$207.46) | ₹12,000-₹16,000 (~$124.48-$165.97) |
| Dorm bed Phnom Penh (per night) | ₹900-₹1,400 (~$9.34-$14.52) | ₹600-₹1,000 (~$6.22-$10.37) | ₹400-₹800 (~$4.15-$8.30) |
| Dorm bed Siem Reap (per night) | ₹1,000-₹1,600 (~$10.37-$16.60) | ₹700-₹1,200 (~$7.26-$12.45) | ₹400-₹1,000 (~$4.15-$10.37) |
| Angkor 1-day pass | ₹3,800 (~$39.42) | ₹3,600 (~$37.34) | ₹3,564 (~$36.97) |
| Tuk-tuk Siem Reap full day | ₹1,500-₹2,200 (~$15.56-$22.82) | ₹1,200-₹1,800 (~$12.45-$18.67) | ₹900-₹1,400 (~$9.34-$14.52) |
| Cooking class (Smokin’ Pot) | ₹2,400-₹2,900 (~$24.90-$30.08) | ₹2,000-₹2,400 (~$20.75-$24.90) | ₹1,700-₹2,200 (~$17.63-$22.82) |
On a 7-day Cambodia itinerary in June, a budget backpacker from India lands at roughly ₹32,000-₹38,000 (~$331.94-$394.18) all-in (flights, dorms, food, visa, Angkor pass, local transport). The same trip in January runs ₹48,000-₹58,000 (~$497.91-$601.64). That ₹12,000-₹18,000 (~$124.48-$186.71) difference is the cost of avoiding rain.
For a more detailed city-by-city breakdown, see our Phnom Penh budget guide.
Getting Connected
A local SIM is the cheapest way to stay online. Smart and Cellcard both offer 30-day tourist packages with 30-50GB of data for ₹482-₹771 (~5-8 USD). Buy at the airport counter on arrival (15-minute process, passport required) or at any Smart/Cellcard store in town. For travellers who want to sort data before they land, the Get Nomad eSIM is a reliable alternative, with Cambodia packages starting around ₹482 (~5 USD) for 5GB over 30 days, and it activates the moment you land. The real value during monsoon season is having live data for rain radar and tuk-tuk driver calls when storms roll in faster than the local news updates.
What to Do in Cambodia in June
June is temple season, beach trips are off the table until September at the earliest.
Angkor Wat and the small circuit: The main draw, and the reason most Indian backpackers fly into Siem Reap. A 1-day Angkor pass costs ₹3,567 (~37 USD) in 2026, valid for a single visit on your chosen day. A 3-day pass (₹5,977 (~62 USD), valid within 10 days) is the better value if you have the time. Hit Angkor Wat for sunrise, then move to Bayon and the small circuit while the morning is dry. The afternoon rain usually arrives between 2 PM and 5 PM, which is convenient because Ta Prohm in the rain is one of the most atmospheric sights in Southeast Asia. Pre-book a sunrise tuk-tuk through your guesthouse to skip the on-the-day negotiation.
Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace and Tuol Sleng: Cambodia’s capital is hot, muggy, and worth 2-3 nights. The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda reopen by 7:30 AM, which lets you finish before the noon heat. Tuol Sleng (S-21) and Choeung Ek (the Killing Fields) are the heavier half-day, and most travellers pair them on the same afternoon with a tuk-tuk driver who waits. A combined half-day tour runs ₹1,735-₹2,410 (~18-25 USD). The National Museum is a quieter alternative if the morning is wet. Ask your guesthouse to bundle transport and an English-speaking guide for the half-day.
Cambodian cooking class: Half-day classes at Smokin’ Pot in Siem Reap or at Cambodia Kitchen in Phnom Penh run roughly ₹1,928-₹2,892 (~20-30 USD) including the market visit and the meal you cook. This is the right rainy-afternoon activity, and June rates are 20-30% below peak.
Kampot and Kep (3-hour drive from Phnom Penh): Worth a stop if you have 2 extra days. The pepper plantations, the crab market at Kep, and the riverside guesthouses in Kampot are all running normally in June. The coast road from Kampot to Sihanoukville is muddy in spots but passable.
What to skip in June: Koh Rong, Koh Rong Samloem, and the other islands. Ferry schedules are unreliable, some bungalows are closed, and the sea is too rough for swimming most days. Save the islands for December-March.
Where to Stay and Eat in June
For June, dorm beds in Phnom Penh run ₹482-₹964 (~$5-$10) and in Siem Reap ₹715-₹1,200 (~$7.42-$12.45) per night, often 40-50% below December-February rates. Book the first two nights in advance, especially in Siem Reap, where some properties reduce staffing in the low season.
Where to Eat (Including the Indian and Veg Fix)
Cambodian food is fish-and-rice heavy, with strong Vietnamese and Thai influences. Vegetarians will find limited options at local restaurants, so the Indian spots below are the practical fallback. All prices are in Cambodian Riel (KHR), the local currency alongside USD.
Local Cambodian spots:
- Smokin’ Pot Authentic Cambodian Restaurant and Cooking School, Siem Reap: A fish amok here runs around ₹429-₹596 (~18,000-25,000 KHR or ~$4.45-$6.18). The half-day cooking class is the standard rainy-afternoon pick.
- Cambodia Kitchen, Phnom Penh: Lort cha (stir-fried short noodles) for ₹358-₹477 (~15,000-20,000 KHR or ~$3.71-$4.95) and a fresh sugarcane juice. Rustic setting, cash only.
- Lee Hour Restaurant, Phnom Penh: Local lunch-only spot. Samlor korko (the national soup) for around ₹286-₹429 (~12,000-18,000 KHR or ~$2.97-$4.45).
- Tevy’s Place, Siem Reap: Quieter than Pub Street, traditional Khmer dishes in the ₹358-₹715 (~$3.71-$7.42) range. A good rainy-evening spot.
- Mr Tet’s Restaurant, Siem Reap: Family-run, reliable amok and lok lak. Around ₹429-₹596 (~$4.45-$6.18) for a main.
Indian / veg-friendly spots:
- Indian Restaurant, Siem Reap: Basic but the dal-rice and chapati at lunch are the standard comfort food after a temple morning. A thali runs ₹596-₹834 (~$6.18-$8.65).
- Galaxy Indian Restaurant, Poipet: The border-town Indian spot you’ll hit if you cross from Thailand’s Aranyaprathet. Full North Indian menu, ₹715-₹1,192 (~$7.42-$12.36) for a meal.
- Saffron Indian Restaurant, Poipet: The more formal option in Poipet. Around ₹834-₹1,430 (~$8.65-$14.83) for a thali.
Getting Around in June
Inter-city transport is unaffected by the rain in June. The buses and minivans run on schedule, and the national highways (Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville) are sealed and well-maintained. What changes is the unpaved rural roads:
- Battambang loop: Doable in June, but the rural sections are muddy. Allow 1-2 extra hours and bring shoes that can handle laterite mud.
- Cardamom Mountains treks: Most operators pause or shift routes in June-July because the trails are slippery. Check directly with the operator 2-3 days before.
- Mekong boat services: The river is high, so the Phnom Penh to Siem Reap slow boat is faster (around 5-6 hours instead of 7-8) but the dock areas in both cities flood at the lowest sections.
The fastest and most reliable way to book any of these legs is Book on 12go, which lists Giant Ibis, Mekong Express, and Virak Buntham schedules in real time. The 6-hour Phnom Penh to Siem Reap bus runs ₹964-₹1,446 (~10-15 USD), and the equivalent minivan is ₹771-₹1,157 (~8-12 USD). For the Sihanoukville to Bangkok route, the through-bus is around ₹2,410-₹3,374 (~25-35 USD) and saves the Poipet border shuffle.
For an overview of every major border crossing from Thailand and Vietnam, see Cambodia border crossings explained. For the broader Southeast Asia route that ties Cambodia to Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos, the SEA backpacking hub maps out the full multi-country corridor.
Visa for Indian Passport Holders in June
The visa situation does not change by month. Indian passport holders get a 30-day visa-on-arrival for ₹2,892 (~30 USD) at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and Sihanoukville international airports, or an e-visa for ₹3,471 (~36 USD) applied online through the official e-Visa portal. Both are single entry. The e-visa costs ₹578 (~6 USD) more but lets you skip the airport queue, which is the only real upside. Bring a 4x6 cm white-background photo for the VoA counter; the official photo booths at the airport add a ₹96-₹193 (~1-2 USD) mark-up.
Safety and Travel Advisories for June
June-specific risks are limited to weather and road conditions. General Cambodia risks apply year-round: pickpocketing at Phnom Penh’s night markets, drunk-driving on motorbikes in Siem Reap, and the occasional bag-snatching from passing scooters. Avoid riding a motorbike yourself if you have no Southeast Asia experience; most hospitals will not accept your travel insurance if you’re unlicensed.
For the current official advisory level, check the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ Cambodia travel advisory page and the Australian Smartraveller Cambodia page before you book. Both update regularly, so check them close to your departure date for anything that has changed recently.
FAQ
Is June a good time to visit Angkor Wat? Yes, for the value and the low crowds. Rain comes in 90-minute afternoon bursts, and most of the morning and evening is dry. Sunrise at Angkor Wat is still possible. Skip June only if you cannot tolerate any rain at all.
Will it rain the whole day in Cambodia in June? No. Most days are dry from 6 AM to 1 PM, with rain between 2 PM and 5 PM, then clearing. The exception is during tropical depressions, which bring 1-3 days of continuous rain. Several of these longer wet spells typically hit in June.
Is it safe to travel around Cambodia in June? Yes. National highways and inter-city buses are unaffected. The only travel risks are muddy rural roads around Battambang and the Cardamom Mountains, and rough seas on the coast. Avoid riding unlicensed motorbikes in any month.
How much cheaper is Cambodia in June vs December? Expect 40-50% off dorm beds and guesthouses, 20-30% off cooking classes and tours, and 20-30% off flights from India. A 7-day trip in June costs around ₹32,000-₹38,000 (~$331.94-$394.18); the same trip in December runs ₹48,000-₹58,000 (~$497.91-$601.64).
Can I go to the Cambodian islands in June? Not reliably. Ferry services to Koh Rong are reduced or suspended through September, and most island bungalows are closed for the low season. Save the islands for December-March.
What should I pack for Cambodia in June? Quick-dry clothes, a real poncho, dry bag for electronics, closed-toe waterproof footwear, DEET-based mosquito repellent, and a microfiber towel. Skip the cotton.
Is dengue a risk in Cambodia in June? Yes. June is the start of dengue season peak, which runs through October. Use DEET-based repellent from sunset onward, especially in Siem Reap, where evening mosquitoes are the worst in the country. Consider dengue vaccination before you travel; consult your doctor 4-6 weeks before departure.
For a month-by-month comparison, see our best time to visit Cambodia from India guide, or check what July brings in visiting Cambodia in July.
