Wat Lanka

Temple Rural Khmer Buddhist temple complex

Wat Lanka
11.5560, 104.9240

How to Get to Wat Lanka #

Wat Lanka is located in central Phnom Penh close to the riverside (Sisowath Quay) and the Royal Palace area. It’s easily reached on foot if you are already staying in the riverfront district, or by a short tuk‑tuk ride from central Phnom Penh.

From Phnom Penh International Airport expect about a 10-12 km drive into the city center (roughly 20-30 minutes); tuk‑tuks and taxis are the usual way to reach the temple from the airport or main bus stops.

Best Time to Visit Wat Lanka #

Visit Wat Lanka during the dry months (November-February) for the most comfortable conditions and easier walking around the temple grounds.

Dry season (most comfortable)
November-February · ~24-32°C
Cooler mornings and lower humidity are better for temple visits and local exploration.
Wet season
May-October · ~24-31°C
Afternoon rain is common; the temple grounds are greener but may be slippery or muddy.

Weather & Climate near Wat Lanka #

Climate

Wat Lanka's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1398 mm/year), wettest in October with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 96 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 10 mm and partly cloudy skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 31°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.4h daylight

February

February is hot, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 10 mm and partly cloudy skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.7h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 31°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 34°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
26° 35°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 35°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
26° 34°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

151 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 33°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

152 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h 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
29°C
Temperature
25° 32°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

163 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (157 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 32°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

157 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (225 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
25° 32°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

225 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (262 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 31°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

262 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

November

November is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (132 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 31°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

132 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.5h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.3h daylight

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