Baphuon
Park Massive Angkor-era temple pyramid within Angkor Thom complex
Baphuon sits inside Angkor Thom as an 11th-century temple mountain; its steep terraces and recent restorations attract visitors interested in Khmer architecture and panoramic ruins.
Baphuon is a large temple-mountain in the Angkor complex, built in the 11th century and notable for its scale and terraced structure within Angkor Thom. The monument underwent a long, complex restoration involving dismantling and reassembly and is a prominent feature north of the Bayon within the archaeological park.
- Restoration: Extensive restoration and anastylosis were carried out over several decades by international teams, with the temple reassembled and reopened in the early 21st century.
How to Get to Baphuon #
Baphuon is located inside Angkor Thom, a short distance from the Bayon and the Terrace of the Elephants; accessible by the central Angkor circuit from Siem Reap.
Tips for Visiting Baphuon #
- Visit early to avoid crowds at Angkor's main circuit and to catch cooler conditions in the complex.
- Look for recent consolidation work on the Baphuon - much has been moved and reset during past restorations.
Best Time to Visit Baphuon #
Dry season preferred for safer climbs and clear visibility.
Weather & Climate near Baphuon #
Baphuon'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 (1317 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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February
February is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 30°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (168 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (185 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (183 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (267 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (193 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall.
