Best Time To Visit Siem Reap
A month-by-month guide to weather, crowds, and travel conditions in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
About Siem Reap
Siem Reap is the town that serves Angkor: sunrise at the world's largest religious monument, the jungle-strangled faces of Bayon, Ta Prohm's tree-rooted ruins, and a lively Pub Street to recover in. Three days covers the temples' greatest hits; a week covers the lesser circuits.
Monthly weather guide
The table below shows general climate patterns derived from Siem Reap's latitude and climate zone. These are not real-time forecasts — for current conditions, use the AI planner which pulls live data from Open-Meteo.
| Month | Temperature | Precipitation | Notes | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Warm | Dry | Dry season — sunny and comfortable. | Best |
| February | Warm | Dry | Dry season — sunny and comfortable. | Best |
| March | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| April | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| May | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| June | Hot | High | Wet season — expect heavy showers and high humidity. | Avoid |
| July | Hot | High | Wet season — expect heavy showers and high humidity. | Avoid |
| August | Hot | High | Wet season — expect heavy showers and high humidity. | Avoid |
| September | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| October | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| November | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| December | Warm | Dry | Dry season — sunny and comfortable. | Best |
Best months to visit
November to February is cool and dry — the classic Angkor window. March to May is brutally hot; the wet season greens the moats dramatically.
Current live conditions: Warm and dry — temple dawns, pool afternoons.
Shoulder season (also good)
Shoulder months offer fewer crowds and lower prices while weather remains acceptable.
Months to avoid
These months typically bring challenging weather (extreme heat, heavy rain, or cold). If you must travel during this period, plan indoor activities and check forecasts closer to your date.
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