Month guide · Siem Reap · Cambodia
Siem Reap in April
What April is really like in Siem Reap: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 36°C (97°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. The hottest month, often well above 35°C; the Tonle Sap is low and some floating villages are hard to reach by boat.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 36°C (97°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the warmest month in Siem Reap: days average 36°C (97°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with March (35°C (95°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 35°C (95°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:52
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:17
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
Cool dry season (November–February). Sunny days around 30–32°C with cooler mornings — ideal for touring the temples, but also peak season with the biggest crowds and highest room rates.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Khmer New Year — three-day national holiday with water fights, games and pagoda visits (mid-April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Waterfront · West of Angkor Thom
West Baray
This 11th-century reservoir, about 8 km long, is still full of water and is where Siem Reap families come to swim and picnic at weekends.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Food
Market · Old Market and Pub Street
Old Market (Psar Chas)
Go in the morning to see the fresh-produce section at its busiest, and haggle politely on souvenirs.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
Garden · Royal Gardens and Riverside
Royal Independence Gardens
The lawns in front of the King's Siem Reap residence are where locals gather in the evening.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
Religious site · Wat Bo
Wat Bo
Dress modestly, remove your shoes and ask before photographing monks; late afternoon is usually quiet.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- History
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 36°C, lows near 25°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Siem Reap?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, November–February are better overall. Compare every month.
Siem Reap in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Siem Reap?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The hottest month, often well above 35°C; the Tonle Sap is low and some floating villages are hard to reach by boat.
+How warm is Siem Reap in April?
Average highs are around 36°C (97°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Siem Reap in April?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.