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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 19° - 30° | 24° | 1 mm | some cloud | 57% | 1.2 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° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 1.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.3h |
| May | Good | 25° - 33° | 34° | 144 mm | overcast | 75% | 1.5 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.6h |
| June | Acceptable | 24° - 32° | 33° | 177 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.8h |
| July | Acceptable | 24° - 31° | 32° | 193 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.7h |
| August | Acceptable | 24° - 31° | 32° | 192 mm | overcast | 86% | 1.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.4h |
| September | Acceptable | 24° - 31° | 31° | 275 mm | overcast | 87% | 1.1 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.1h |
| October | Very Good | 23° - 30° | 27° | 192 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 1.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.7h |
| November | Excellent | 21° - 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 |
