Thommanon
Archaeological Site Small 12th-century Khmer temple near Angkor Wat
A compact 12th-century Khmer temple inside the Angkor archaeological park, visited for carved stone reliefs and its proximity to Angkor Wat and other Angkor monuments.
Thommanon is a small Hindu temple within the Angkor Archaeological Park in Siem Reap province, Cambodia, constructed in the classical Angkor style during the late 12th to early 13th century. The modest-scale sanctuary is located close to the larger temple Chau Say Tevoda and near the royal enclosure area.
The temple is especially valued for its well-preserved stone carvings of devata (female deities) and ornate lintels that illustrate the quality of Angkorian stonework on a compact monument. It consists of a central sanctuary and associated gopura gateways arranged on an east-west axis.
Thommanon stands within the core Angkor complex visited by tourists and researchers and is accessed from the main circuits that link Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and nearby monuments.
- Sculptural preservation: Noted for finely carved devata and lintel sculpture that survive better than at many surrounding temples.
How to Get to Thommanon #
Thommanon is inside the Angkor Archaeological Park, a short ride east of Siem Reap town. Most visitors arrive by tuk-tuk or taxi as part of the central Angkor temple circuit; the site is a 5-10 minute ride from the main loop near Angkor Wat.
Tips for Visiting Thommanon #
- Visit Thommanon early in the morning to enjoy relatively quiet conditions compared with Angkor Wat and Bayon.
- Approach the small shrine slowly - the carvings on the lintels are delicate; use a telephoto lens rather than getting too close.
- Pair Thommanon with a walk between Ta Prohm and the small circuit around Angkor Thom for an efficient half-day route.
Best Time to Visit Thommanon #
Best visited in the dry season for comfortable mornings and accessible paths; early mornings avoid the crowds.
Weather & Climate near Thommanon #
Thommanon's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 19°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1321 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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February
February is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 30°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (139 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (169 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (186 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (187 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 (271 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (192 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 (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall.
