Sambor Prei Kuk
Cambodia UNESCO World Heritage Site
Sambor Prei Kuk is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Kampong Thom Province. This archaeological site and human settlement covers an area of about 8.4 km2 and is one of the 12 most looked-up sights in Cambodia on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between December and February, when temperatures are lower and rainfall is minimal. From January to March, daily highs range from 32 °C to 35 °C with very few rainy days. The wettest period occurs from May to October, with September seeing the highest rainfall at 327 mm.
To reach the site, you can fly into Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport, which is 105 km away. Sambor Prei Kuk is also 145 km from the capital, Phnom Penh.
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is September, with about 327 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 32 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| Rainfall, mm | 4 | 7 | 38 | 91 | 183 | 234 | 210 | 250 | 327 | 221 | 69 | 8 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 10 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
