Angkor Wat អង្គរវត្ត
Cambodia UNESCO World Heritage Site
Angkor Wat is a Buddhist temple, archaeological site, temple complex, and Hindu temple located in Siem Reap Province, Cambodia. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, it is part of Angkor and represents Khmer architecture and Dravidian architecture. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Cambodia.
Planning a visit
January and December offer lower rainfall with about 2 mm to 8 mm of rain and daily highs around 29 °C to 31 °C. Months from May through October experience higher rainfall, peaking in September with 304 mm of rain on about 25 days. Daily highs reach up to 34 °C in March and April. Visiting hours are 5:00-17:30.
The nearest airport is Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport at a distance of 39 km, and the site is 235 km from Phnom Penh. Nearby sights include Bayon at 3.3 km, Ta Prohm at 3.5 km, Angkor at 4.3 km, and Banteay Srei at 23.2 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is September, with about 304 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 31 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 |
| Rainfall, mm | 4 | 7 | 30 | 65 | 160 | 215 | 200 | 206 | 304 | 204 | 62 | 8 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 18 | 9 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
