Angkor Weather Forecast
Angkor weather: 83°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 83°F (28°C) in Angkor with overcast. It feels like 89°F. Today runs from 80°F to 91°F. Chance of precipitation is 96%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
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 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Angkor today at 8.5/10. Gusts to 34 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.
Weather in Angkor right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:25 AM, Aug 26 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Angkor
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 91° / 80° | 96% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 90° / 79° | 96% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 91° / 79° | 98% · 0,3 in | 15 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 90° / 79° | 92% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 80° | 94% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 79° | 78% | 12 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 78° | 76% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 92° / 78° | 76% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 92° / 78° | 80% · 0,3 in | 13 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 89° / 76° | 88% · 0,5 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 81° / 77° | 92% · 1,1 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 88° / 77° | 90% · 0,4 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light showers | 79° / 76° | 90% · 1,0 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 82° / 76° | 90% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 90° / 78° | 86% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 91° / 77° | 84% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 9 |
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).
Weather map for Angkor
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Air quality and pollen in Angkor
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Angkor
Go in January, February and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: May, July and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 83°F (28°C) with overcast. Humidity is 72% and wind is 9 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 2:25 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| 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 26, 2026 at 2:25 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
