Phsar Nat Market
Local market in Battambang selling fresh produce
A busy market area in Battambang where travellers go for fresh produce, local snacks, Cambodian street food and everyday scenes of provincial commerce.
Phsar Nat at a Glance#
Address: Phsar Nat (Central Market), Battambang province, Cambodia
Hours: Daily 6:00am-7:30pm (hours vary by stall)
Admission: Free to enter (market purchases extra)
How to Get to Phsar Nat#
Phsar Nat sits near Battambang’s central area. It is a short tuk‑tuk or moto‑taxi ride from the Battambang Railway Station (about 1-2 km) or easily walkable from many guesthouses in the city center. Local drivers know the market by name.
Tips for Visiting Phsar Nat#
- Go early (7-9am) for the freshest produce and to see vendors set up their stalls.
- Bring small change - bargaining is expected for non-packaged goods.
- Try a local snack from the food stalls; Battambang's street food scene has Khmer specialties that change daily.
Best Time to Visit Phsar Nat#
Mornings in the dry season are the most rewarding: cooler air, full stalls, and better light for photography.
Weather & Climate near Phsar Nat#
Phsar Nat's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and hot winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 19°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1336 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 5 mm.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 29°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 32°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 35°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 36°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 36°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (164 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (165 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 (243 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (216 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall.
