Phnom Svay Reclining Buddha

Temple Large reclining Buddha statue at Phnom Svay temple

A provincial reclining Buddha site in Cambodia visited for its large statue, surrounding temple ruins and local religious observance; travelers often combine this stop with wider regional temple exploration.

Best Time to Visit Phnom Svay Reclining Buddha #

The cool, dry months (November-February) are the best time to visit for comfortable weather and easier access.

Cool, dry season

Nov-Feb · 20-30°C

Most comfortable time to view the reclining Buddha with lower humidity and clearer skies.

Hot season

Mar-May · 25-35°C

Hotter, often uncomfortable afternoons - mornings are preferable for visits.

Wet/monsoon season

Jun-Oct · 24-32°C

Heavy rains can limit travel on rural roads and make site access muddy or slippery.

Weather & Climate near Phnom Svay Reclining Buddha #

Climate

Phnom Svay Reclining Buddha'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 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1334 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 76 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

FebruaryJanuaryDecember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

43°

Warmest Month

13°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.

93 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

19° – 31°

57%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

1 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.3h daylight

February

February is warm, feeling like 28°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

28°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

21° – 33°

53%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

7 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.6h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 30°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

24° – 34°

57%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

24 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

11.9h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

34°

Feels Like Hot

30°C

Temperature

25° – 35°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

61 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.3h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

34°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 34°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

143 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.6h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (173 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

34°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 33°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

173 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.8h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (188 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 32°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

188 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (183 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 32°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

183 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (262 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 31°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

262 mm

Rainfall

1.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (197 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

24° – 31°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

197 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.7h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

22° – 30°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

83 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall.

93 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

19° – 30°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

12 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.2h daylight

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