🇰🇭 Siem Reap · When to go
The best time to visit Siem Reap
Siem Reap (the gateway to Angkor) is best in the cool, dry season (November–February) — comfortable temperatures and clear skies for the temples. The hot season (March–May) is intense; the wet season (June–October) is humid with afternoon rain, but lush, quieter and cheaper, with the moats full.
Best overall
November–February — cool, dry and comfortable for Angkor.
Best weather
The cool dry season, November–February.
Fewer crowds
The wet/green season (June–October).
Lowest prices
The wet season (June–October) is cheapest.
When to avoid
March–May for extreme heat; otherwise it’s about heat and rain rather than a bad season.
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Siem Reap season by season
Pleasant temperatures, low humidity and clear skies — the best and busiest time for the temples.
Very hot (often 35°C+) and humid, with fewer crowds and lower prices; start temple visits at dawn.
Humid with short afternoon downpours; lush and green, with full moats and reflections, and the cheapest, quietest visits.
Key events & holidays
The Angkor Sangkran (Khmer New Year, April), Pchum Ben (September/October), the Water Festival (November), and the cool-season tourism peak.
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When is the best time to visit Siem Reap and Angkor?
November to February — the cool, dry season is the most comfortable for exploring the temples, with clear skies.
Is the wet season a bad time for Angkor?
Not really — June to October is lush and green with full moats and great reflections, fewer crowds and lower prices; rain is usually a short afternoon burst.
How hot does Siem Reap get?
The hot season (March–May) often tops 35°C with high humidity, so visit the temples at sunrise and rest at midday.
When is the best light for Angkor Wat sunrise?
The dry season (November–March) gives the clearest skies, but the wet season’s full moat can make for stunning reflections.
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