Prasat Ta Muen Thom
Archaeological Site Ancient Khmer temple near Cambodia–Thailand border
A Khmer temple complex near Cambodia’s northern border, Prasat Ta Muen Thom attracts visitors exploring Angkorian architecture, laterite-and-sandstone ruins and the jungle-border landscape off beaten tourist routes.
How to Get to Prasat Ta Muen Thom #
Prasat Ta Muen Thom lies in Oddar Meanchey Province near the Thai border; overland access is often via National Road 57 and regional routes. Travelers commonly reach the area by private vehicle from Siem Reap or by crossing from the Thai side where permitted; check current border and travel advisories.
Tips for Visiting Prasat Ta Muen Thom #
- Visit early morning to avoid heat and the worst of the tour groups (it's on the border route between Cambodia and Thailand).
- Wear sturdy shoes - sandstone blocks are often worn and can be slippery after rain.
- Combine a visit with exploration of nearby temple clusters in the same frontier belt for fuller context.
Best Time to Visit Prasat Ta Muen Thom #
Dry season (Nov-Mar) recommended for comfortable temple visits and reliable access.
Weather & Climate near Prasat Ta Muen Thom #
Prasat Ta Muen Thom'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 (1212 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 29°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (153 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (159 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (202 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (255 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (141 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain.
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