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Siem Reap Climate by Month

Siem Reap maintains a fairly consistent very warm average temperature. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

In Siem Reap temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C in April to a very warm 32°C in December. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 22°C in December.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Siem Reap experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1470 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Siem Reap, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 286 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 18 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 9.8 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The best time of year to visit Siem Reap in Cambodia

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Siem Reap?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in May, June, July, August, September and October.
  • Does Siem Reap have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February and December are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Siem Reap?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Siem Reap?
    The coolest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 32°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Siem Reap?
    September tops the wettest month list with 286 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Siem Reap?
    January is the driest month with 10 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for Siem Reap

    Thu   Dec 12
    34°C | 23°C
    S 14 km/h
    34 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    31°C | 23°C
    NE 14 km/h
    16 mm
    overcast and thunder

    overcast and thunder

    Sat   Dec 14
    32°C | 22°C
    NE 18 km/h
    8.5 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain