Angkor Wat Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Angkor Wat maintains a fairly consistent very warm average temperature.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Angkor Wat temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C in April, the warmest time of the year, to a very warm 32°C during cooler months like December.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 22°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Angkor Wat experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1478 mm of precipitation annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, September receives heavy rainfall, averaging 288 mm of precipitation, recorded across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 9.4 mm over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Angkor Wat Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Angkor Wat.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 75%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 58%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Forecast for Angkor Wat
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Angkor Wat in Cambodia
Other facts from our historical weather data:Rainy season in Angkor Wat occurs in the months of May, June, July, August, September and October.
Yes, the months of January, February and December are very dry.
April has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 32°C.
September tops the wettest month list with 288 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 9 mm of precipitation.
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