Leading Halal Tour Package and Travel Guide in Cambodia
Halal Tourism (Cambodia)
Phnom Penh, March 31st, 2023 —
Angkor Wat is Cambodia’s most famous tourist destination and the world’s largest religious monument. It receives over one million visitors every year — most of whom arrive after visiting Siem Reap, a city with French colonial influences and the gateway to the Angkor region.
The best time to visit Siem Reap and Angkor Wat is during the cooler months, especially between December and February, when temperatures stay in the 20s Celsius, and evenings can actually feel cool, especially if you’re outside of the city.
The Angkor Wat temple complex is massive and covers 162 hectares — even a “quick” tour of the buildings will take you all day, and these are the months when being outside for a full day won’t be unbearable.
A downside of visiting the temples in the cool season is that everybody else will be there, too. Peak season starts in November and ends in March. During that time, tourists (especially in the form of big group tours) can be a nuisance, and trying to take a picture of the temples without 20 other people in the frame is virtually impossible.
Prices are also higher during the cool season, but Cambodia is a very affordable destination (compared to neighboring Thailand, for example), so don’t let this be a major factor in choosing when to go.
Your next best option if you want thinner crowds and cheaper prices is to arrive in March. April is the hottest month of the year, so by March the weather is already warming up considerably, but you still should get temperatures mostly in the high 20s or low 30s, very little to no rain, and less-aggressive mosquitoes.
