Banteay Srei
Cambodia UNESCO World Heritage Site
Banteay Srei is a temple and archaeological site in Siem Reap, Cambodia, established in 967 by architect Rajendravarman II. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and covers an area of 20 square kilometers. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Cambodia on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
January and February are dry months with rain on about 3 days per month and daily highs of 31 °C to 33 °C. Rain increases from May through October, reaching highs of 310 mm on about 25 days in September. Opening hours are 07:30-17:30.
The nearest airport is Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport, located 38 km away, and the capital Phnom Penh is 248 km away. Nearby sights include Ta Prohm at 19.9 km, Bayon at 20.8 km, Angkor at 23.1 km, and Angkor Wat at 23.2 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is September, with about 310 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 31 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
| Rainfall, mm | 4 | 8 | 31 | 71 | 172 | 240 | 230 | 236 | 310 | 184 | 55 | 7 |
| 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.
