Siem Reap gets busiest in January, February, and April. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.

When is the best time to visit Siem Reap?

For thinner crowds, visit Siem Reap in June, July, August, and September, when travel demand is at its lowest.

When is Siem Reap least crowded?

Siem Reap is least crowded in June, July, August, and September.

cultural · Cambodia · 13.36°N 103.86°E

Best time to visit Siem Reap (and when it is crowded)

Siem Reap is a cultural destination in Cambodia. Its peak season is January, February, and April, and it is least crowded in June, July, August, and September. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

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Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

QuietModerateBusyVery BusyPacked

Busiest months

January, February, and April

Quietest months

June, July, August, and September

Siem Reap month by month

How crowded Siem Reap gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Siem Reap in January: Quiet
Siem Reap in February: Quiet
Siem Reap in March: Quiet
Siem Reap in April: Quiet
Siem Reap in May: Quiet
Siem Reap in June: Quiet
Siem Reap in July: Quiet
Siem Reap in August: Quiet
Siem Reap in September: Quiet
Siem Reap in October: Quiet
Siem Reap in November: Quiet
Siem Reap in December: Quiet

A typical year, week by week

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Common questions

Is Siem Reap busy?: Siem Reap gets busiest in January, February, and April. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Siem Reap?: For thinner crowds, visit Siem Reap in June, July, August, and September, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Siem Reap least crowded?: Siem Reap is least crowded in June, July, August, and September.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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