Visiting Siem Reap in December: Crowds, Weather & Prices
Planning a trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia in December? Here is the empirical 365-day intelligence covering thermal comfort, landmark queues, and accommodation rates.
- Overall Suitability Score
- 68 / 100 (favorable)
- Expected Climate & Rain
- 25°C · 15% Rain
- Tourist Density & Queues
- Moderate Footfall
- Hotel Room Rate Level
- Elevated Seasonal Rates
December 5-Pillar Intelligence Breakdown
TripTiming evaluates 5 independent dimensions for every day in December. Here is how Siem Reap scores across all pillars:
How December Compares to All 12 Months in Siem Reap
Compare December against other seasons to identify the ideal trade-off between price, weather, and tranquility:
| Month | TripTiming Index | Tier | Daytime Temp | Rain % | Crowds | Room Rates | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70 / 100 | favorable | 26°C | 7% | Moderate Footfall | Standard Room Rates | View → |
| February | 69 / 100 | favorable | 27°C | 27% | Moderate Footfall | Below-Average Rates | View → |
| March | 66 / 100 | favorable | 29°C | 37% | Moderate Footfall | Below-Average Rates | View → |
| April | 59 / 100 | moderate | 30°C | 43% | Moderate Footfall | Standard Room Rates | View → |
| May | 23 / 100 | friction | 29°C | 77% | Moderate Footfall | Below-Average Rates | View → |
| June | 30 / 100 | friction | 28°C | 77% | Low Density / Tranquil | Below-Average Rates | View → |
| July | 25 / 100 | friction | 27°C | 94% | Low Density / Tranquil | Below-Average Rates | View → |
| August | 22 / 100 | friction | 28°C | 90% | Moderate Footfall | Standard Room Rates | View → |
| September | 25 / 100 | friction | 27°C | 97% | Low Density / Tranquil | Below-Average Rates | View → |
| October | 62 / 100 | moderate | 27°C | 72% | Moderate Footfall | Below-Average Rates | View → |
| November | 47 / 100 | moderate | 27°C | 45% | Moderate Footfall | Below-Average Rates | View → |
| 👉 December (This Guide) | 68 / 100 | favorable | 25°C | 15% | Moderate Footfall | Elevated Seasonal Rates | Current |
Landmark Crowding in Siem Reap (December)
Avoid peak congestion bottlenecks at Siem Reap's most frequented sights during your visit:
Angkor Wat Main Temple Complex
monument💡 Pro-Tip: Arrive at the northern reflection pond at 05:00 AM for the iconic silhouette sunrise.
Ta Prohm (Tomb Raider Temple)
monument💡 Pro-Tip: Enormous strangler fig tree roots embracing 12th-century mossy stone carvings.
Bayon Temple (Angkor Thom Face Towers)
monument💡 Pro-Tip: 216 serene smiling stone faces of Avalokiteshvara gazing in all cardinal directions.
Tonlé Sap Floating Villages (Kompong Phluk)
nature💡 Pro-Tip: Wooden houses on 10-meter stilts and mangrove canoe tours through flooded forests.