Best Time to Visit Siem Reap for Backpacking – January Scores 65/100

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65/100

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Based on optimal climate

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January, November

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26°C – 30°C

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The best time to visit Siem Reap for backpacking is January, February, November, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Siem Reap

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	32°	4	1.3	71%	dry
February	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	34°	13	1.7	69%	dry
March	45Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	30°	36°	57	4.3	68%	shoulder
April	35Poor Hot temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	30°	36°	92	7.3	71%	shoulder
May	39Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	30°	35°	151	13.2	78%	wet
June	35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 55Weather conditions can vary significantly.	29°	34°	183	13.9	80%	wet
July	35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	32°	220	17.2	83%	wet
August	35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	32°	233	17.9	83%	wet
September	37Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	32°	283	17.8	83%	wet
October	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	31°	204	14.2	82%	wet
November	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	32°	59	6	78%	shoulder
December	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	31°	9	2.4	79%	dry