Prey Ba Sak Forest

Prey Ba Sak denotes a protected woodland area in Cambodia where visitors can go birdwatching, hike forest trails and explore rural conservation sites.

Prey Ba Sak at a Glance#

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About Prey Ba Sak#

Prey Ba Sak sits on a scenic hillside in Svay Rieng District, about 8.5 km south-east of Svay Rieng town, and centres on the remains of an ancient temple. The ruins were largely destroyed during the wars of the 20th century, and little now survives of the original structure.

Given the wealth of far more spectacular ruins elsewhere in Cambodia, the site is a modest attraction, but for anyone in Svay Rieng wanting a breath of countryside the hilltop makes a pleasant, easy excursion.

Best Time to Visit Prey Ba Sak#

Visit during November-February for the most comfortable temperatures and minimal rain when exploring this site.

Cool, dry (best time)
November-February · ~20-30°C
Comfortable touring conditions for exploring temple ruins and surrounding areas; mornings and late afternoons are best.
Hot season
March-May · ~28-38°C
Very hot and humid - limit outdoor activity to early/late hours and stay hydrated.
Rainy/green season
May-October · ~24-32°C
Heavy rains bring greener scenery and fewer visitors, though paths may be wet or muddy.

Weather & Climate near Prey Ba Sak#

Climate

Prey Ba Sak's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 19°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1366 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 75 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.

93 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° – 31°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

February

February is warm, feeling like 28°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° – 33°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 31°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
24° – 35°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
25° – 35°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 35°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° – 34°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

144 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (177 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° – 33°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

177 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (194 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° – 32°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

194 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (195 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° – 32°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

195 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (273 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° – 31°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

273 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (199 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° – 31°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

199 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° – 31°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall.

93 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° – 30°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.2h daylight

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