Best Time to Visit Angkor Wat
November to March
Months to avoid: April to May (40°C+ heat, temples become unbearable by 10am)
Recommended stay: 2-4 days
Plan Angkor Wat for November to March. Give it 2-4 days. The window to avoid is April to May (40°C+ heat, temples become unbearable by 10am).
What the season gets you
- Ta Prohm (Tomb Raider temple) with tree roots consuming stone is unforgettable
- The scale of Angkor Thom's Bayon faces is impossible to photograph
- 3-day pass lets you find temples with zero tourists