Phnom Sruk Silk Village
Section of Populated Place Silk-weaving village preserving traditional Cambodian textile crafts
At Phnom Sruk Silk Village visitors watch traditional Khmer silk weaving, buy handwoven textiles and see rural craft production; tours explain sericulture and local livelihoods outside Cambodia’s major temple sites.
Phnom Sruk Silk Village is a rural weaving community in Cambodia known for silk production and traditional hand-loom weaving. The site functions as a village-level craft centre where local artisans produce silk textiles.
Guests can typically observe stages of silk production on a small scale, including hand-loom weaving and finishing, and purchase locally made scarves, cloth and garments. The setting is informal and oriented toward craft demonstration rather than a commercial factory experience.
Local weaving traditions in Cambodia have long roots; community weaving centres like Phnom Sruk developed to sustain traditional techniques and provide income for rural households. The village’s activity reflects continuity of hand-weaving practices rather than a single founding event.
The village is located in central Cambodia; visitors usually reach it by road from the nearest provincial towns or as part of a regional craft or rural tourism itinerary.
- Weaving demonstrations: Small, community-based operations mean demonstrations of hand-weaving are often visible rather than large factory tours.
- Shopping tip: Buying directly from weavers supports local livelihoods; carry cash and expect modest bargaining on prices.
Best Time to Visit Phnom Sruk Silk Village #
Best visited in the dry cool months (November-February) for easier travel and more comfortable conditions to see silk production.
Weather & Climate near Phnom Sruk Silk Village #
Phnom Sruk Silk Village's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 19°C to 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1152 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 28°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 31°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 35°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (154 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (153 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (157 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (249 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (143 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 (36 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.
