Krol Ko Ruins
Small Angkor-era temple in Siem Reap
Krol Ko is a small Angkor-period temple near Siem Reap visited as part of the wider Angkor archaeological circuit; travelers stop for stone carvings, lintels and the quieter temple ruins away from major sites.
Krol Ko at a Glance#
Admission: Angkor Archaeological Park pass required for nearby main temples (price varies by duration). The small temple site itself may be reachable on a combined ticket or via local guides-confirm locally.
How to Get to Krol Ko#
Krol Ko lies in Siem Reap province and is typically visited from Siem Reap town. Most visitors hire a tuk-tuk or guide for the day; the drive to temple clusters around the Angkor Archaeological Park usually takes 10-30 minutes depending on the itinerary. Confirm access and whether an Angkor pass covers small satellite sites.
Tips for Visiting Krol Ko#
- Krol Ko is close to the Angkor complex-combine it with other nearby small temples for a full-day circuit.
- Hire a licensed guide to interpret inscriptions and iconography; many minor temples carry local variants that are easily missed.
- Visit mid-morning to avoid the strongest sun and the earliest tour groups that descend on the major Angkor monuments.
Best Time to Visit Krol Ko#
Dry season (Nov-Mar) offers the best comfort for exploring temple complexes near Siem Reap.
Weather & Climate near Krol Ko#
Krol Ko'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 (1352 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 33°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 (144 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (177 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (193 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (192 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 (275 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (192 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 (76 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.
