City break

Siem Reap (Angkor) weather in December

Temperature, sea and sunshine in December: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

81

Holiday weather in December

Excellent

Best time to visit: December – February

Air temperature30°CNight 22°
Sea temperature–no sea nearby
Sunshine8hrs / dayof 11.3 h daylight
Rainy days3days / month18 mm

What is the weather like in Siem Reap (Angkor) in December?

In December, Siem Reap (Angkor) is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Siem Reap (Angkor).

December compared

How the weather changes from November to January. Tap a month to open it.

NovemberNovDecemberDecJanuaryJan
Score618177
Day30°30°31°
Night24°22°22°
Sun8 h8 h9 h
Rain days1132

More details for December

Daylight
11 h 21 min06:19 – 17:40
UV index
8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
20 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
15 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
56 %on average
Hot days
15 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+7Asia/Phnom_Penh

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %66 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %88 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in December

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent

Siem Reap (Angkor) in December: quick answers

Is Siem Reap (Angkor) hot in December?

Yes. In December, Siem Reap (Angkor) is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C and nights stay around 22 °C. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Does it rain much in Siem Reap (Angkor) in December?

Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total.

Siem Reap (Angkor) month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)