Geography of Angkor
Geography of Angkor: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Angkor
Angkor Wat is 0 mi to the north, Suvarnabhumi Airport is 210 mi to the west, Thailand is 227 mi to the west and Bangkok is 227 mi to the west.
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Coordinates: 13°24′45″N 103°52′1.2″E (13.4125, 103.867)
Quick facts about Angkor
Summary
Angkor is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Siem Reap. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for the Khmer temple city.
Right now it is 82°F (28°C) in Angkor with overcast. It feels like 88°F. Today runs from 80°F to 91°F. Chance of precipitation is 75%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Angkor is January, February and December. The climate is tropical. May, July and September tend to be the least comfortable months. April is the warmest month with average highs near 97°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 68°F.
The closest major airport is Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), about 210 mi away. Nearby highlights include Angkor Wat and Grand Palace.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 91°F is in line with the 91°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Angkor today at 8.6/10. Gusts to 37 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Angkor month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 88° | 68° | 0,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 93° | 74° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 94° | 77° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 97° | 80° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 94° | 79° | 10,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 92° | 79° | 7,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 90° | 78° | 12,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 91° | 77° | 7,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 88° | 76° | 16,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 88° | 75° | 10,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 87° | 73° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 87° | 71° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Angkor?
Angkor is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Siem Reap. Its coordinates are 13.4125, 103.867. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Angkor right now?
It is currently 82°F (28°C) with overcast. Humidity is 75% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit Angkor?
January, February and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Angkor, which has a tropical climate. May, July and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Angkor in?
Angkor observes Asia/Phnom_Penh (UTC+07:00). The local time is 7:19 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Angkor?
The closest airports are Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), 210 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Angkor?
Popular options include Angkor Wat and Grand Palace.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 25, 2026 at 7:19 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
