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Phsar Nat

Market

A busy market area in Battambang where travellers go for fresh produce, local snacks, Cambodian street food and everyday scenes of provincial commerce.

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Phsar Nat essentials

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)
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Phsar Nat

Mornings in the dry season are the most rewarding: cooler air, full stalls, and better light for photography.

Dry season
November-April · 20-32°C
Cooler mornings and easy walking; markets are liveliest.
Wet season
May-October · 24-34°C
Afternoons can be rainy; stalls will continue but expect muddier streets and fewer shoppers.

Weather & Climate near Phsar Nat

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 75 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 19° - 31° 25° 5 mm some cloud 64% 1.5 m/s 1.7 very high 11.3h
February Excellent 22° - 33° 29° 14 mm mostly sunny 61% 1.3 m/s 1.8 very high 11.6h
March Very Good 23° - 35° 32° 50 mm partly cloudy 64% 1.5 m/s 2.0 very high 11.9h
April Very Good 25° - 35° 35° 84 mm partly cloudy 69% 1.5 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.3h
May Acceptable 25° - 34° 36° 149 mm overcast 79% 1.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.6h
June Acceptable 25° - 33° 36° 149 mm overcast 86% 1.4 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.8h
July Acceptable 24° - 32° 34° 164 mm overcast 88% 1.5 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.7h
August Acceptable 24° - 32° 34° 165 mm overcast 89% 1.6 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.4h
September Acceptable 24° - 31° 33° 243 mm overcast 89% 1.2 m/s 2.0 very high 12.1h
October Good 24° - 31° 31° 216 mm partly cloudy 87% 1.0 m/s 1.8 very high 11.7h
November Excellent 22° - 30° 26° 79 mm partly cloudy 82% 1.6 m/s 1.7 very high 11.4h
December Ideal 20° - 30° 25° 18 mm some cloud 72% 1.5 m/s 1.7 very high 11.2h
Getting There & Around

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.