Banteay Thom

Temple

A modest Khmer ruin near Siem Reap, Banteay Thom features laterite and sandstone structures and quiet courtyards; visitors include photographers and those touring lesser-known Angkor monuments.

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Banteay Thom essentials

Address: Banteay Thom - Angkor area, Siem Reap, Cambodia
Website: apsaraauthority.gov.kh
Hours: Daily 7:30am-5:30pm
Admission: Angkor pass (1 day US$37, 3 days US$62, 7 days US$72), sold online and at the Angkor Ticket Office; children under 12 free
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Best Time to Visit Banteay Thom

Banteay Thom is best visited in the cool, dry season (November-February) for comfortable exploring and clearer skies.

Cool/dry season (best for temple visits)
November-February · ~20-32°C
Comfortable temperatures and low humidity are ideal for walking and photographing temple architecture.
Wet season (lusher landscape)
May-October · ~24-33°C
Heavy rains create a vivid, green landscape but can lead to muddy paths and fewer open facilities.

History & Culture of Banteay Thom

Banteay Thom is an off-the-beaten-path temple at the far north-western tip of Angkor’s ‘Grand Tour’ circuit. Its isolation is its chief charm: while nothing here rivals the grandeur of Angkor Wat or Bayon, the ruins hold considerable allure and see few visitors, and the journey out passes through lovely countryside.

The temple lies more than 12 kilometres north-west of Preah Khan, the next largest attraction on the circuit, so walking is impractical; most travellers hire a tuk-tuk from Preah Khan, while those on bicycles enjoy the tree-lined route and the regularly manicured terrain around the ruins. Because the site is quite open it grows hot, and full sun protection is advisable at any hour. For the temple-hunter, its lintel carvings and other engravings reward a leisurely half-hour of exploration.

Weather & Climate near Banteay Thom

Climate

Banteay Thom's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 19°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1335 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 76 Moderate
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 19° - 30° 25° 1 mm some cloud 57% 1.3 m/s 1.7 very high 11.3h
February Ideal 21° - 32° 27° 6 mm mostly sunny 53% 1.5 m/s 1.8 very high 11.6h
March Excellent 23° - 34° 30° 23 mm partly cloudy 57% 1.6 m/s 2.0 very high 11.9h
April Very Good 25° - 35° 33° 62 mm partly cloudy 65% 1.6 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.3h
May Good 25° - 33° 34° 143 mm overcast 75% 1.5 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.6h
June Acceptable 24° - 32° 33° 175 mm overcast 82% 1.6 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.8h
July Acceptable 24° - 31° 32° 189 mm overcast 85% 1.5 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.7h
August Acceptable 24° - 31° 32° 186 mm overcast 86% 1.6 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.4h
September Acceptable 24° - 31° 31° 271 mm overcast 87% 1.1 m/s 2.0 very high 12.1h
October Very Good 23° - 30° 27° 191 mm partly cloudy 84% 1.2 m/s 1.8 very high 11.7h
November Excellent 22° - 30° 26° 76 mm partly cloudy 78% 1.3 m/s 1.7 very high 11.4h
December Ideal 19° - 30° 24° 12 mm some cloud 65% 1.6 m/s 1.7 very high 11.2h