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.
Prasat Ta Muen Thom at a Glance#
Address: Prasat Ta Muen Thom, Oddar Meanchey Province, Cambodia (near the Thai border, along National Road 57)
Hours: Daytime visiting hours typical for Cambodian temple sites (approx. 7:00am-5:30pm) - check local authorities.
Admission: Access to the temple complex is part of Angkor region entry or border-area regulations; fees vary by ticketing authority.
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 18° - 30° | 24° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 56% | 1.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.3h |
| February | Ideal | 20° - 33° | 26° | 13 mm | some cloud | 50% | 1.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.6h |
| March | Very Good | 22° - 34° | 29° | 31 mm | partly cloudy | 53% | 1.5 m/s | 2.0 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Very Good | 24° - 35° | 32° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 60% | 1.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.3h |
| May | Acceptable | 24° - 33° | 33° | 150 mm | overcast | 75% | 1.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.7h |
| June | Acceptable | 24° - 32° | 33° | 153 mm | overcast | 83% | 1.5 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.8h |
| July | Acceptable | 23° - 32° | 31° | 159 mm | overcast | 86% | 1.5 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.8h |
| August | Acceptable | 23° - 31° | 31° | 202 mm | overcast | 87% | 1.5 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.5h |
| September | Acceptable | 23° - 31° | 27° | 255 mm | overcast | 89% | 1.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.1h |
| October | Very Good | 22° - 30° | 26° | 141 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 1.3 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.7h |
| November | Excellent | 20° - 30° | 25° | 29 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.3h |
| December | Ideal | 18° - 29° | 23° | 5 mm | some cloud | 67% | 1.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.2h |