Preah Vihear ប្រាសាទព្រះវិហារ
Cambodia UNESCO World Heritage Site
Preah Vihear is a Khmer temple, archaeological site, and disputed territory located in Preah Vihear Province, Cambodia. Incepted in the year 893, this World Heritage Site covers an area of 1.547 square kilometers. It is one of the 12 sights of the country on this site and ranks fourth by English Wikipedia lookups among the country's sights.
Planning a visit
January and December offer daily highs of 28 °C to 30 °C and lows of 18 °C with minimal rain of 1 mm to 3 mm on 1 to 2 days. The rainy season peaks between July and September, with monthly rainfall reaching up to 341 mm over 26 to 27 days and daily highs around 29 °C to 30 °C. March and April experience daily highs of 34 °C.
The nearest airport is Ubon Ratchathani Airport in Thailand, located 98 km away, while Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport in Cambodia is 124 km away. The site is 315 km from the capital, Phnom Penh.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is September, with about 341 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 30 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 18 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 13 | 38 | 94 | 210 | 262 | 296 | 325 | 341 | 163 | 36 | 3 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 16 | 6 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
