Month guide · Siem Reap · Cambodia
Siem Reap in March
What March is really like in Siem Reap: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Satdeep Gill, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
March is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 35°C (95°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Hot and dusty, with hazy skies; plan temple visits for early morning and late afternoon.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 35°C (95°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 2nd-warmest month in Siem Reap: days average 35°C (95°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with February (34°C (93°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 36°C (97°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:12
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:15
- Daylight
- About 12 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, March 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 March
- Spring equinox — the sun rises directly over Angkor Wat's central tower seen from the western causeway (around 20–21 March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Grand circuit
Preah Khan
Enter at the east and walk the full axis to the west gate; ask your driver to wait at the far side.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Nature
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · Grand circuit
Neak Pean
A small shrine on a circular island in the middle of the Jayatataka reservoir, surrounded by four ritual pools believed to have had healing powers.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · Grand circuit
Pre Rup
It is less crowded at sunset than Phnom Bakheng; the stairs are steep, so allow time to come down before dark.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
- History
Viewpoint · Angkor Archaeological Park
Phnom Bakheng
A late-9th-century temple on a hill between Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom, reached by a 15–20 minute walk up a forest path.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 35°C, lows near 24°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Siem Reap?
A shoulder-season month, 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 March a good time to visit Siem Reap?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and dusty, with hazy skies; plan temple visits for early morning and late afternoon.
+How warm is Siem Reap in March?
Average highs are around 35°C (95°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Siem Reap in March?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.