Month guide · Siem Reap · Cambodia
Siem Reap in August
What August is really like in Siem Reap: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 18 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Wet and green, with fewer visitors outside the European summer-holiday peak; paths at outlying temples can be muddy.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 18
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in August
August is the 8th-warmest month in Siem Reap: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 18 of its 31 days. Compared with July (33°C (91°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:52
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:26
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
Hot season (March–April). Temperatures often above 35°C, dusty landscapes and a low Tonle Sap; temple visits are best kept to early morning and late afternoon. Khmer New Year falls in mid-April.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Siem Reap, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Market · Old Market and Pub Street
Old Market (Psar Chas)
Siem Reap's old covered market by the river sells everything from krama scarves, silk and silver to dried fish, spices and Kampot pepper.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
Garden · Royal Gardens and Riverside
Royal Independence Gardens
Come around dusk to see the fruit bats take off and the shrine at its busiest.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
Religious site · Wat Bo
Wat Bo
One of the oldest active pagodas in Siem Reap, Wat Bo has a prayer hall decorated with 19th-century murals of the Reamker, the Khmer version of the Ramayana, including scenes of daily life.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- History
- Off the beaten path
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Museum · Road to Angkor (Charles de Gaulle Boulevard)
Angkor National Museum
Visit on your first afternoon to make sense of the temples, or use it as a midday break from the heat.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 25°C and 18 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Siem Reap?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, November–February are better overall. Compare every month.
Siem Reap in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Siem Reap?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Wet and green, with fewer visitors outside the European summer-holiday peak; paths at outlying temples can be muddy.
+How warm is Siem Reap in August?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Siem Reap in August?
Expect rain on about 18 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.