Siem Reap · Cambodia
August
Wettest period — flooded moats at Angkor and heavy daily rain; low prices throughout.
Strong option
#11 of 12 months
There are better months for Siem Reap — see the full ranking below.
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High
31°C
Low
24°C
Rain
180mm
Sun
5.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How August scores in Siem Reap
Weather
Average
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Below average
Atmosphere
Above average
What you gain in August
- ↑Angkor's moats and reservoir at maximum capacity: the western Baray (ancient reservoir) visible in rare conditions, and the outer moat reflecting the towers in still pre-rain mornings
- ↑Accommodation prices at or near the year's low: the wet season budget window is consistent across July and August
- ↑Siem Reap's local food scene — Khmer noodles, fish amok, lok lak — at its most authentic in the neighbourhood restaurants outside the Pub Street tourist zone
What you sacrifice
- ↓180mm of rainfall: August matches July as the wettest pair of months in Siem Reap; sustained heavy rain is the norm rather than the exception
- ↓Outer moat causeway at Angkor Wat can be slippery and partially flooded on the worst days; check conditions before planning sunrise visits
- ↓Humidity at 84%: physical exertion in the temples (climbing Angkor Wat's steep towers, scrambling at Beng Mealea) is genuinely exhausting
How August compares to November (best month)
| Factor | August | November ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 4 | 8 |
| Value | 8 | 6 |
| Crowds | 8 | 6 |
August 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 →