Month guide · Siem Reap · Cambodia
Siem Reap in November
What November 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
November is one of the best months to visit Siem Reap. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.5 hours of daylight. The dry season returns while the countryside is still green; many visitors consider it the best month of all.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 11th-warmest month in Siem Reap: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with October (31°C (88°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:04
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:35
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
Early wet season (May–July). Short, heavy afternoon storms, green rice fields and quiet temples, with good-value hotels and mornings that are usually dry.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- Water Festival (Bon Om Touk) — boat races on the Siem Reap River (usually October or November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Small circuit
Srah Srang and Banteay Kdei
Watch sunrise from the Srah Srang landing stage, then walk across into Banteay Kdei while it is still empty.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Couples
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
- History
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Museum · Road to Angkor (Charles de Gaulle Boulevard)
Angkor National Museum
A modern, air-conditioned museum on the road to the temples that explains the Khmer Empire, its kings, religions and architecture before you visit the sites.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
- Kids
Experience · Siem Reap town
Phare, The Cambodian Circus
Book a seat near the front for the acrobatics; arrive early to eat at the on-site café.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- After dark
- Couples
- Rainy day
- Art
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
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 23°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Siem Reap?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Siem Reap?
It is one of the best months to visit Siem Reap. The dry season returns while the countryside is still green; many visitors consider it the best month of all.
+How warm is Siem Reap in November?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Siem Reap in November?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.