Prasat Prompil Loveng
Temple Remote Angkor-era temple complex in northern plains
A Khmer temple site in Preah Vihear province, Prasat Prompil Loveng contains sandstone ruins and decorative lintels; visitors combine it with regional temple circuits and cross-border exploration.
How to Get to Prasat Prompil Loveng #
Accessible from Preah Vihear town by local bus or motorbike taxi; travel times vary and depend on rural road conditions. A private vehicle or motorbike from Preah Vihear provincial center is the most reliable option; ask locals for the short unmarked turnoff to the temple.
Tips for Visiting Prasat Prompil Loveng #
- Hire a local guide at the village - the temple's inscriptions and architectural hints are explained only orally by residents.
- Bring insect repellent and a flashlight if visiting late afternoon; the inner chambers are dim.
- Check road conditions in the rainy season; four-wheel-drive vehicles are advisable after heavy rain.
Best Time to Visit Prasat Prompil Loveng #
Best between November and February for cooler temperatures and reliable road access.
Weather & Climate near Prasat Prompil Loveng #
Prasat Prompil Loveng's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 18°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1768 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is warm, feeling like 28°C. Almost no rain.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 30°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (170 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (262 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (296 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (342 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (382 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (165 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain.
