Khmer Rouge Memorial
Monument Memorial commemorating victims of the Khmer Rouge regime
How to Get to Khmer Rouge Memorial #
Choeung Ek is approximately 15 km southeast of central Phnom Penh. Take a taxi or tuk‑tuk (20-40 minutes depending on traffic). Many visitors combine a guided tour that includes transport from central Phnom Penh; local buses are infrequent and indirect.
Tips for Visiting Khmer Rouge Memorial #
- Visit early morning to see the site with fewer tourists and more space to reflect - the memorial is deliberately austere and benefits from silence.
- Respect signs: parts of the site are burial areas and several plaques request contemplative quiet and no photography near certain memorial stones.
- Combine a stop here with the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum in Phnom Penh for historical context, but schedule at least half a day for both.
Best Time to Visit Khmer Rouge Memorial #
Most visitors come during the dry season (Nov-Mar) when Phnom Penh is cooler and easier to navigate.
Weather & Climate near Khmer Rouge Memorial #
Khmer Rouge Memorial's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1400 mm/year), wettest in October with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 11 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 11 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 31°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 35°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (162 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (156 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (224 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (262 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (133 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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