Siem Reap · Cambodia
March
Still excellent conditions with thinning crowds — warming temperatures but near-zero rain.
Strong option
#7 of 12 months
There are better months for Siem Reap — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
33°C
Low
20°C
Rain
20mm
Sun
9hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How March scores in Siem Reap
Weather
Excellent
Value
Above average
Crowds
Above average
Events
Below average
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in March
- ↑International visitor numbers begin to thin from their January–February peak while conditions remain dry and clear
- ↑Accommodation prices dropping 15–20% from peak season: the same guesthouses available with same-day booking where February required advance planning
- ↑All temple zones accessible and rewarding — by late March, Angkor Wat sunrise has significantly fewer visitors than two months prior
What you sacrifice
- ↓Temperatures rising toward 33°C with increasing heat by mid-morning: the cool-dawn comfort of January is gone, and pacing temple tours requires shade and hydration breaks
- ↓Pre-monsoon heat can feel oppressive at the top of Angkor Wat's steep central towers; physically demanding for anyone not accustomed to Southeast Asian heat
- ↓March is still busy by Siem Reap standards: the tuk-tuk and tour guide economy is at full operation, and the Pub Street bar scene at peak volume
How March compares to November (best month)
| Factor | March | November ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 8 | 8 |
| Value | 5 | 6 |
| Crowds | 5 | 6 |
March 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 →