Siem Reap Weather in March 2026: what to expect (4.8/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in March

Spring marks the start of the good season in Siem Reap. Temperatures rise (34.0°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 35.0% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

March ranks 5 out of 12 months in Siem Reap. Compared to February: +2°C daytime, 20 pts more rainy days, −0.6h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in March

UV index

9 · very high

protection essential

Feels like

very humid

22°

Daylight

11.9h of daylight

Air quality

fair

AQI 53

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Is March the right month?

The best month in Siem Reap is January (6.1/10), 1.3 pt higher than March.

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Context

Our verdict

Siem Reap is the base for visiting Angkor Wat , the world's largest religious complex (400 km²). January is my favourite month (6.9/10): 22-31°C, 7% rain, this is the dry season, acceptable humidity.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Cambodia

🗣️LanguageKhmer

💶CurrencyRiel cambodgien (៛)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5

💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthMarch · 34°C

❄️Coolest monthDecember · 30°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 91%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep

🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar

🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr

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Location

Where is Siem Reap ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context

Cambodia

Tropical climate with a 6.1 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

13.36°N · 103.86°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Siem Reap?

January is the best month with 31.0°C highs, 22.0°C lows, 8.2h of sunshine and 7.0% rainy days.

How many hours of sunshine does Siem Reap get in January?

Siem Reap averages 8.2 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 6.0/10.

What is the rainiest month in Siem Reap?

May is the most unfavourable month with May has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Siem Reap in January?

In January, overnight lows reach 22.0°C, while afternoon highs average 31.0°C.

Is Siem Reap good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Siem Reap scores 5.7/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 6.0/10.

When should you avoid Siem Reap?

May is the most difficult month to visit Siem Reap, with May has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Do you need sun protection in Siem Reap in March?

The average UV index reaches 9 in March in Siem Reap (very high), with about 11.9h of daylight. Protection essential.