Bayon ប្រាសាទបាយ័ន
Bayon is a Buddhist temple and archaeological site located in Angkor Thom, Cambodia, and part of Angkor. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranked 6th among sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
January and February have the lowest rainfall, with rain on about 3 days per month and daily highs of 31 °C to 32 °C. September is the wettest month, with rain reaching 305 mm on about 25 days, alongside daily highs of 30 °C and lows of 24 °C. March and April see daily highs reaching 34 °C.
The nearest airport is Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport, located 40 km away. The site is 238 km from Phnom Penh. Nearby places to visit include Angkor at 2.9 km, Angkor Wat at 3.3 km, Ta Prohm at 3.4 km, and Banteay Srei at 20.8 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is September, with about 305 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 31 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 |
| Rainfall, mm | 4 | 7 | 30 | 64 | 161 | 218 | 205 | 209 | 305 | 201 | 61 | 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.
