Siem Reap Weather in February

February is one of the most pleasant months to visit Siem Reap, as Siem Reap weather in February is sunny, dry and very comfortable with moderate temperature, low rainfall, and relatively low humidity. The temperature this month averages at 28℃ (82℉). In details, the average high temperature reaches 32℃ (90℉) and the average low temperature is around 23℃(73℉). This month hardly sees rain and the precipitation is only about 13mm, which also leads to the relatively low humidity of 61%. 

Siem Reap in February is also crammed with visitors from all over the world, who go there to explore the majestic Angkor Wat temple wonder. Accordingly, hotel rates peak. Chinese New Year and the Tet, aka Vietnamese New Year often falling in February are also popular in Cambodia, so visitors may encounter a series of festival celebrations in Siem Reap.  

 

For those who plan to visit Siem Reap in February, the recommended clothes are summer tops like short sleeve T-shirts and polo shirts. As for the lower parts, jeans, light pants, or just shorts are fine. Sleeveless clothes are not recommended when visiting temples. Ladies can also wear breathable dresses or skirts below the knees. To better explore the giant sprawling temple complex, it is advised to prepare a pair of comfortable hiking shoes.     

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Visiting Siem Reap in February, the best thing to do is surely exploring the magnificent UNESCO’s world heritage site, the Angkor Archeological Complex, including the well-known Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom, and Bayon Temple. Enjoying sunrise over the Angkor Wat Temple should not be missed and it is suggested to go there in the early morning to avoid large crowds. After that, you can take a 2-day tour to stroll around the highlights of the Khmer Empire. In addition to the temple ruins, Siem Reap has various kinds of pubs and clubs on the pub street where you can sip drinks and enjoy the vibrant nightlife. Visitors can also enjoy an interesting quad-biking tour in the countryside to explore some remote temples and communicate with friendly locals.