Siem Reap · Cambodia
April
Khmer New Year — a genuine cultural celebration at the year's hottest temperatures.
Best match
#4 of 12 months
There are better months for Siem Reap — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
35°C
Low
23°C
Rain
50mm
Sun
8hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How April scores in Siem Reap
Weather
Good
Value
Good
Crowds
Good
Events
Excellent
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in April
- ↑Khmer New Year (April 13–15): Cambodia's most important festival, celebrated with water fights, traditional games, and Buddhist temple ceremonies across the country — the most culturally immersive week in Siem Reap
- ↑Accommodation prices at moderate levels: good value compared to January–February peak, with walk-in availability during non-Khmer New Year weeks
- ↑First occasional rains bring relief from the heat: brief afternoon showers reduce temperature and are not long enough to disrupt full-day temple tours
What you sacrifice
- ↓35°C daily highs: April is the hottest month of the year and Angkor's stone corridors and open courtyards are genuinely punishing from 10:00 to 16:00
- ↓Khmer New Year week brings domestic Cambodian tourism surge: the temples are busy with local visitors, which adds cultural authenticity but also crowds
- ↓Water fights during Khmer New Year mean staying dry in Siem Reap's streets is impossible — embrace it or stay indoors
How April compares to November (best month)
| Factor | April | November ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 6 | 8 |
| Value | 6 | 6 |
| Crowds | 6 | 6 |
April in other destinations
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Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Siem Reap, not across destinations. Methodology →