Siem Reap in February
Great time to visit
Still peak season with marginally fewer tourists than January. Weather remains excellent but you'll feel the temperature creeping up - a preview of the scorching months ahead.
Weather
February continues the dry season bliss with slightly warmer days. Temperatures climb from 23°C in the morning to 32°C by afternoon. Still bone dry with clear skies, though you'll start feeling the heat building for the coming months.
32°C high23°C low2 rain days
Crowds & Cost
peak crowds
~$83/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Meak Bochea (Buddhist holiday)
- •Valentine's Day promotions at resorts
February Tips
- •Last month to enjoy consistently cool mornings
- •Hotel prices remain at peak - no discounts yet
- •Pack more sunscreen as UV intensity increases
All Months
November through March delivers the sweet spot — dry, sunny, and relatively cool. Temperatures hover around 75-85°F instead of the brutal 95°F+ you'll get in hot season. This is peak tourist time, so book accommodations early and expect crowds at major temples.
December and January see the biggest crowds and highest prices. But the weather stays perfect and you'll have clear skies for those sunrise temple shots everyone's chasing.
April and May turn brutal. Temperatures hit 100°F+ and humidity makes it feel even worse. Some travelers love the empty temples and rock-bottom hotel rates, but temple climbing becomes genuinely uncomfortable.
June through October brings monsoon rains. Not constant downpours — more like intense afternoon storms that clear quickly. The countryside turns lush green, waterfalls flow at their strongest, and you'll have temples mostly to yourself. Just pack rain gear and flexible plans.
Rainy season has one major upside: Tonle Sap Lake fills up and floating villages become accessible. Plus hotel rates drop by 50% or more.
Siem Reap Scores
Solo
9/10
Couples
7/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
8/10
Budget
9/10
Luxury
7/10
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