Angkor Wat weather in December (Banteay Meanchey Province, Cambodia)

How is the weather in Angkor Wat in December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Angkor Wat the weather in December is generally perfect, characterized by very high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 32°C, while nights can cool down to about 22°C. This month usually represents the year's cooler end of the spectrum. However, it still remains warm.

Angkor Wat in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 17 mm for the month. Typically around 2 days of rainfall is expected.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, March, April, May, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Angkor Wat climate page with graphs.

 

Angkor Wat, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Chance of Rain 8%  

Precipitation 17 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 64% *  

* Data from: Siem Reap, Cambodia (5 KM, 3 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Angkor Wat in December?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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