Best time to visit Siem Reap

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November to February is cooler and dry.

Siem Reap month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Good	31°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
February	Mixed	33°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
March	Good	34°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	Equinox sunrise
April	Mixed	35°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	Khmer New Year
May	Poor	34°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
June	Poor	33°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
July	Poor	32°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
August	Poor	32°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
September	Poor	31°C	Very wet	Moderate	Average	–
October	Mixed	31°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
November	Great	30°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	Water Festival
December	Good	30°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–

March🌿 Equinox sunriseThe sun rises over Angkor Wat’s central tower around 20 March.
April🎉 Khmer New YearMid-April celebrations.
November🎉 Water FestivalBoat races for Bon Om Touk.

Flights to Siem Reap are usually cheapest in May–August. The catch: highs reach 34°C in May–June.
Crowds and prices peak in December–February, so book early.
Highs pass 35°C in April.
The heaviest rain falls in June–September.

Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world.

When is the best time to visit Siem Reap?

The best time to visit Siem Reap is November. November to February is cooler and dry.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Siem Reap?

Flights are usually cheapest in May–August, when demand is lowest.

When is Siem Reap busiest?

Siem Reap is busiest in December–February.

What is the weather like in Siem Reap?

April is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C, and November the coolest at 30°C. The wettest period is May–October.