Climate Insights for Siem Reap
Climate Overview
The climate in Siem Reap is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 1,380 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 260 mm of rainfall. Siem Reap is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.The climate in Siem Reap is hot. The average annual temperature is 84°F and approximately 54.3 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 10.2 in of rainfall. Siem Reap is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are December, January, February, when temperatures can drop to 73°F.
Temperature
Siem Reap sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°C to 35°C. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 31°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Siem Reap sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 73°F to 95°F. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 95°F and an average of 87°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Siem Reap is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,380 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 115 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 260 mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 16 mm. That's 244 mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Siem Reap is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 54.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.5 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 10.2 in of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.6 in. That's 9.6 in less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Siem Reap is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Siem Reap is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Siem Reap based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Siem Reap based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.