Choeung Ek ជើងឯក
Choeung Ek is a Killing Fields site located in Kandal Province, Cambodia. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, reflecting its significance.
Planning a visit
January and February bring lower rainfall with about 4 to 10 mm of rain on 3 to 4 days, while temperatures range from daily highs of 32 °C to 33 °C and lows of 22 °C to 23 °C. Rain increases significantly from May to October, peaking in October with 257 mm of rain across about 23 days alongside highs of 30 °C and lows of 24 °C. The nearest airport is Techo International Airport at 14 km, and the site is 10 km from Phnom Penh.
Nearby locations include Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum at 7.4 km, Royal Palace of Cambodia at 9.4 km, and Wat Phnom at 10.4 km. Choeung Ek is open from 07:30 to 17:30. Admission is US$6, which includes an audio tour that is not sold separately.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is October, with about 257 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 10 | 4 | 35 | 74 | 120 | 149 | 166 | 202 | 255 | 257 | 115 | 22 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 15 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
