Banteay Srei
Temple 10th-century Khmer temple famed for intricate pink sandstone carvings
Banteay Srei, east of Angkor, is a 10th-century pink sandstone temple famed for its detailed lintel carvings and intimate scale; visitors study Khmer sculpture and iconography.
Banteay Srei is a 10th-century Hindu temple in north-east Angkor, Cambodia, notable for its small scale and exceptionally intricate carvings executed in pink sandstone. The site is often visited specifically for its fine bas-reliefs and sculptural detail rather than for size.
- Carving quality: Constructed in pink sandstone, the temple is particularly noted for exceptionally fine and well-preserved bas-relief carving and lintels.
How to Get to Banteay Srei #
Banteay Srei is about 25 km northeast of Siem Reap; many visitors hire a driver or tuk-tuk for a half-day trip to the northern Angkor group.
Tips for Visiting Banteay Srei #
- Banteay Srei is small but richly carved - spend time on the delicate bas-reliefs, best seen in softer morning light.
- Combine Banteay Srei with a visit to nearby Banteay Samré for quieter exploration.
Best Time to Visit Banteay Srei #
Cool, dry season is best for visiting and seeing carvings clearly.
Weather & Climate near Banteay Srei #
Banteay Srei'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 18°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1370 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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February
February is warm with highs of 33°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 33°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (183 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (197 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (200 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (287 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (184 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.
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