Month guide · Siem Reap · Cambodia
Siem Reap in October
What October is really like in Siem Reap: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
October is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 11.8 hours of daylight. Rains ease towards the end of the month; the Tonle Sap is near its highest, the best time for boat trips to the stilt villages.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 11.8 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in October
October is the 10th-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 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 31 days. Compared with September (32°C (90°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 05:55
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:45
- Daylight
- About 11.8 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, October rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes October one of the better-value months to book.
Events in October
- Pchum Ben (some years fall in October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Angkor Thom
Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the Leper King
These two long stone platforms at the heart of Angkor Thom served as royal viewing stands over the city's parade ground.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Architecture
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Religious site · Angkor Thom
Baphuon
Walk round to the western side to make out the reclining Buddha, which is easy to miss from the front.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Views
Religious site · About 35 km north-east of town
Banteay Srei
Dedicated in 967 and built by courtiers rather than a king, Banteay Srei is small but carved in pink sandstone with the finest decoration at Angkor: deep, lace-like lintels and pediments showing scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
- Time needed
- 1 hour plus about 45 minutes each way
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- History
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
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 24°C and 15 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 October a good time to visit Siem Reap?
A good-value 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 October a good time to visit Siem Reap?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Rains ease towards the end of the month; the Tonle Sap is near its highest, the best time for boat trips to the stilt villages.
+How warm is Siem Reap in October?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Siem Reap in October?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.