Siem Reap is an important tourist destination in Cambodia. A lot of tourists visit the place every year. It is very close to the famous Angkor Wat Temple. Siem Reap is also the capital of the Siem Reap province. Visitors who wish to travel to Siem Reap need to know exactly When to go to Siem Reap.

Siem Reap is located near the equator and experiences a tropical climate. The summer season lasts from March to May and the temperature averages 33 degrees. Winter months are November to February. The weather is pleasant and cool with low humidity. The best time of when to visit Siem Reap is between the months of November to January. This period experiences a pleasant climate as the weather is not so extreme.

Tourists can know about the best time of When to go in Siem Reap from the various Siem Reap Tourist Information Centers. Winter months are the best time of When to go to Siem Reap, not because of the pleasant weather, but also because there are lot of festivals in the period. Some of the festivals are Angkor Photo Festival in Siem Reap, Angkor half Marathon in Siem Reap, Water Festival, Angkor Festival and Christmas and New Year.

The other times of When to go at Siem Reap is between the months of June to August in the rainy season. The months are ideal for people, who wish to experience the tropical rain. The whole area gets greener and the atmosphere becomes enthralling. The period offers great opportunity for photographers. Tourist sites like Tonle Sap, Neak Pean, and the West Baray are wonderful to visit in this period.