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Backpacking Potential

65/100

Suboptimal

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, November

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

26°C – 30°C

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Seasonal (check heatmap)

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Siem Reap?

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. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Siem Reap

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°4
February
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°13
March
45Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
30°57
April
35Poor
Hot temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
30°92
May
39Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
30°151
June
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 55Weather conditions can vary significantly.
29°183
July
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°220
August
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°233
September
37Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°283
October
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°204
November
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°59
December
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°9

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Siem Reap

When is the best time to visit Siem Reap for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Siem Reap for backpacking is typically in January, February, November, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Siem Reap?

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Rainy season typically: May–October. It is generally better to avoid these months for backpacking.

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🌍 Plan your backpacking trip to Siem Reap

Now you know the best time to visit Siem Reap — here are a few useful next steps to help plan your trip.

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