Vipassana Meditation Center Temple

Meditation center teaching Vipassana Buddhist silent retreats

Silent residential courses and daily sittings draw visitors seeking sustained meditation practice; expect simple facilities, group instruction, and strict silence during multi-day retreats.

Vipassana Meditation Center at a Glance#

Exploring the Vipassana Meditation Center#

Set in a tranquil spot away from the bustle of Battambang, the centre is dedicated to Vipassana, an ancient technique aimed at mental clarity and self-awareness through sustained, silent reflection. It runs structured 10-day courses in which participants immerse themselves in silent meditation focused on mindfulness and inner peace.

The centre welcomes both beginners and experienced practitioners. Because the grounds are closed to casual visitors during retreats, you must arrange any visit in advance and should only come once you have booked to study meditation.

Best Time to Visit Vipassana Meditation Center#

For Vipassana retreats, the November-February dry season is generally the most comfortable time to attend and travel to the center.

Peak / retreat-friendly season
Nov-Feb · 23-31°C
Cooler and drier - comfortable conditions for meditation courses and easier travel to the center; many visitors prefer this period.
Hot season
Mar-Apr · 28-37°C
Hotter and more humid; indoor retreat facilities are used to cooling but mornings and evenings are preferable for practice.
Monsoon / low season
May-Oct · 25-33°C
Rainy and humid with fewer visitors - centers are quieter but check retreat schedules and local transport during heavy rains.

Weather & Climate near Vipassana Meditation Center#

Climate

Vipassana Meditation Center's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and hot winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 19°C to 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1331 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 75 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryDecemberFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 5 mm.

93 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 31°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

February

February is hot, feeling like 29°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
22° 33°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 32°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
24° 35°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 35°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
25° 36°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 36°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (148 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

36°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 34°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

June

June is hot, feeling like 36°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

36°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 33°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

149 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (163 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

163 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (163 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

September

September is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (242 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 31°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

242 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (216 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 31°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

216 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

November

November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 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 20°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

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