Prasat Neang Khmau

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Prasat Neang Khmau essentials

Country: Cambodia
Driest months: Jan-Mar
Pay in: Riels (៛)
Language: Khmer
Emergency: 117

Prasat Neang Khmau at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Prasat Neang Khmau

Plan to visit Prasat Neang Khmau in the dry season (November-February) for the most comfortable conditions and more reliable access.

Dry season (most comfortable)
November-February · ~24-32°C
Drier air and cooler mornings make exploring temple ruins and nearby areas pleasant and less dusty.
Wet season
May-October · ~24-33°C
Regular heavy showers produce lush scenery but can limit access on rural roads and increase mud at sites.

History & Culture of Prasat Neang Khmau

The 10th-century temple of Prasat Neang Khmau, the “Temple of the Black Lady”, makes an easy addition to a day trip taking in Phnom Chisor or Angkor Borei and Phnom Da. It stands just off National Road 2, a little north of the turn-off to Phnom Chisor.

The temple is more memorable for its legend than its architecture. In one version a “black lady” was banished from her kingdom for her promiscuous behaviour; in another a young woman was locked away within the walls to preserve her chastity. Alongside a few decent lintel carvings and pleasant grounds, which include a small school, a statue of the black lady is said to stand in a small tower beside the ancient shrines, though the chamber is usually locked.

Weather & Climate near Prasat Neang Khmau

Climate

Prasat Neang Khmau's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1356 mm/year), wettest in October with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 75 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 22° - 31° 27° 14 mm partly cloudy 65% 1.8 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.4h
February Ideal 23° - 32° 28° 9 mm partly cloudy 57% 2.0 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.7h
March Excellent 24° - 33° 30° 39 mm partly cloudy 56% 1.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
April Good 25° - 34° 33° 86 mm partly cloudy 61% 1.6 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.3h
May Acceptable 25° - 33° 34° 166 mm overcast 75% 1.5 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.5h
June Acceptable 25° - 32° 34° 132 mm overcast 83% 1.9 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.7h
July Acceptable 25° - 32° 34° 131 mm overcast 85% 1.5 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.6h
August Acceptable 25° - 31° 33° 149 mm overcast 87% 1.7 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.4h
September Acceptable 25° - 31° 33° 201 mm overcast 87% 1.5 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.1h
October Good 25° - 30° 32° 249 mm overcast 87% 1.0 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.8h
November Very Good 24° - 30° 27° 140 mm partly cloudy 83% 1.8 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.5h
December Excellent 23° - 30° 26° 40 mm partly cloudy 74% 1.9 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.3h