Visiting Siem Reap in January: Crowds, Weather & Prices
Planning a trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia in January? Here is the empirical 365-day intelligence covering thermal comfort, landmark queues, and accommodation rates.
- Overall Suitability Score
- 68 / 100 (favorable)
- Expected Climate & Rain
- 26°C · 7% Rain
- Tourist Density & Queues
- Heavy Visitor Congestion
- Hotel Room Rate Level
- Standard Room Rates
January 5-Pillar Intelligence Breakdown
TripTiming evaluates 5 independent dimensions for every day in January. Here is how Siem Reap scores across all pillars:
How January Compares to All 12 Months in Siem Reap
Compare January 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 (This Guide) | 68 / 100 | favorable | 26°C | 7% | Heavy Visitor Congestion | Standard Room Rates | Current |
| February | 57 / 100 | moderate | 27°C | 27% | Heavy Visitor Congestion | Standard Room Rates | View → |
| March | 61 / 100 | moderate | 29°C | 37% | Moderate Footfall | Below-Average Rates | View → |
| April | 57 / 100 | moderate | 30°C | 43% | Moderate Footfall | Standard Room Rates | View → |
| May | 50 / 100 | moderate | 29°C | 77% | Moderate Footfall | Below-Average Rates | View → |
| June | 68 / 100 | favorable | 28°C | 77% | Low Density / Tranquil | Below-Average Rates | View → |
| July | 66 / 100 | favorable | 27°C | 94% | Low Density / Tranquil | Standard Room Rates | View → |
| August | 23 / 100 | friction | 28°C | 90% | Moderate Footfall | Standard Room Rates | View → |
| September | 26 / 100 | friction | 27°C | 97% | Low Density / Tranquil | Below-Average Rates | View → |
| October | 64 / 100 | favorable | 27°C | 72% | Moderate Footfall | Below-Average Rates | View → |
| November | 60 / 100 | moderate | 27°C | 45% | Heavy Visitor Congestion | Below-Average Rates | View → |
| December | 65 / 100 | favorable | 25°C | 15% | Moderate Footfall | Elevated Seasonal Rates | View → |
Landmark Crowding in Siem Reap (January)
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.