Siem Reap · Cambodia
February
The driest and brightest month — Angkor's stone temples sharp under clear skies; the most photogenic window.
Best match
#2 of 12 months
February is one of the best times to visit Siem Reap.
Climate
High
31°C
Low
18°C
Rain
8mm
Sun
9.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How February scores in Siem Reap
Weather
Outstanding
Value
Average
Crowds
Average
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Outstanding
What you gain in February
- ↑Statistically the driest month of the year: 8mm of rainfall with 9.5 hours of sunshine per day gives the best photographic light across all of Angkor's temple zones
- ↑Chinese New Year typically falls in January or February, bringing festive atmosphere to Siem Reap's Pub Street and night market area
- ↑Temperatures remain comfortable at 18–31°C with low humidity — full-day temple touring on foot is genuinely enjoyable
What you sacrifice
- ↓February is high demand globally: accommodation prices match January's peak, and boutique guesthouses on Siem Reap Riverside often fully booked weeks ahead
- ↓Angkor Wat sunrise viewpoint at its absolute busiest: Chinese New Year week brings the largest single visitor influx of the season
- ↓Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom, and Preah Khan all significantly crowded from 08:00 to 14:00 — early starts and late afternoon visits essential
How February compares to November (best month)
| Factor | February | November ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 9 | 8 |
| Value | 4 | 6 |
| Crowds | 4 | 6 |
February in other destinations
Lisbon (14.3°C)Barcelona (14°C)Tokyo (10.4°C)Bali (30.1°C)Santorini (13.2°C)Paris (8°C)New York (4.5°C)Marrakech (19.1°C)Amsterdam (6°C)Maldives (30.2°C)Rome (11.9°C)Bangkok (33°C)Istanbul (8.6°C)Vienna (4.9°C)Seoul (4°C)Dubrovnik (11.1°C)Rio de Janeiro (31°C)Kyoto (10.1°C)Phuket (32.1°C)Cape Town (26.9°C)Prague (4°C)Amalfi Coast (13°C)Mexico City (23°C)Medellín (29°C)Fiji (31°C)London (9°C)Sydney (26°C)Iceland (3°C)Tulum (29°C)Dubai (26°C)Singapore (31°C)Hoi An (26°C)Chiang Mai (31.5°C)Miami (24.8°C)Florence (11.4°C)Queenstown (22.2°C)Madrid (11.2°C)Porto (15°C)Edinburgh (7°C)Copenhagen (4°C)Budapest (6°C)Kraków (4°C)Tbilisi (8°C)Palawan (30°C)Hanoi (19°C)Osaka (10°C)Goa (33°C)Cusco (19°C)Buenos Aires (29°C)Mykonos (13°C)Zanzibar (32°C)Sri Lanka (31°C)Costa Rica (26°C)Cancun (29°C)Krabi (33°C)Athens (14°C)Seville (17°C)Cartagena (31°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Siem Reap, not across destinations. Methodology →