Cambodia, Asia

Angkor Wat in February

Still dry and sunny, heating up by the end of the month. Chinese New Year can bring a surge of visitors.

BestDry, highs near 91F (33C)

Angkor Wat at sunrise, Cambodia — Angkor WatPhoto: Reinhard Onasch, CC BY-SA 3.0

The straight answer

February is one of the best months of the year to visit Angkor Wat. Still dry and sunny, heating up by the end of the month. Chinese New Year can bring a surge of visitors.

Weather: Dry, highs near 91F (33C)
Crowds: 4 of 5
Prices: 4 of 5

What February is like in Angkor Wat

February is still dry and sunny, with highs near 91F (33C), and it heats up by the end of the month. Crowds and prices are high, though a bit lower than January. Chinese New Year often falls this month, bringing a surge of regional visitors to Siem Reap and the temples.

This month suits first-timers and families who want reliable dry weather. Plan temple visits for mornings and late afternoons, and rest by the pool at midday. Check the Chinese New Year dates before booking, since hotels fill that week. For thinner crowds, look at the green season from June to August.

Make the most of February

What is especially good about Angkor Wat this month.

Dry-season temple days

Clear skies are perfect for the Bayon's face towers in soft morning light.

Beng Mealea

The collapsed jungle temple about 90 minutes from Siem Reap is uncrowded and easy to explore on dry paths.

Chinese New Year energy

If it falls this month, Siem Reap gets lively and busy with visitors from around the region.

What to pack for February

Breathable clothes that cover shoulders and knees
Sunscreen and a hat
A refillable water bottle
Comfortable shoes for steep temple steps

Our timing tip

Look up the Chinese New Year dates and book hotels early if your trip overlaps, since regional visitors fill Siem Reap that week.

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What's on in February

Chinese New Year

Late January to mid February, set by the lunar calendar

Brings a surge of regional visitors to Siem Reap, filling hotels and busy temples.

Things to do in Angkor Wat

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Sunrise at Angkor Wat

Arrive before 5:30am to find a spot by the lotus ponds. For a quieter view, walk to the back of the temple after sunrise while everyone else leaves for breakfast.

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The Bayon and Angkor Thom

The face towers are best in soft morning or late afternoon light. The Terrace of the Elephants is right next door.

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Ta Prohm

The tree-root temple. Go right at opening or in the last hour to avoid the tour groups.

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Banteay Srei

Small pink sandstone temple with the finest carvings in Angkor, about 45 minutes out. Go early before it heats up.

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Beng Mealea

A collapsed jungle temple about 90 minutes from Siem Reap. Uncrowded and atmospheric, especially in the green season.

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Tonle Sap floating villages

Water levels change dramatically by season. Visit in the wet season when the lake swells, and choose community-run tours.

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Beat the crowds

Buy a multi-day pass and spread the temples out. Do the big three (Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm) at off-hours instead of cramming them into one crowded day.
Most tour groups follow the same loop. Reverse it: do Ta Prohm at opening, Angkor Wat at midday when the sunrise crowd is gone, and the Bayon in late afternoon.
Go to Banteay Srei and Beng Mealea early to beat the heat and the tour buses.
Consider the green season from June to August: morning temple visits are quiet, the landscape is lush, and hotel prices drop.

Know before you go

Angkor passes are sold for one, three, or seven days at the official ticket center and online through Angkor Enterprise. You need a photo pass to enter any temple.
Angkor Wat and some temples open early for sunrise; most others open around 7:30am and close in the late afternoon. Check current hours.
Upper levels of some temples, including Angkor Wat's central tower (Bakan), close on certain Buddhist holy days and have dress-code checks (shoulders and knees covered).
During Khmer New Year and Pchum Ben, some local restaurants and shops close as families return to their home provinces.

Angkor Wat in February, quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Angkor Wat?

February is one of the best months of the year to visit Angkor Wat. Still dry and sunny, heating up by the end of the month. Chinese New Year can bring a surge of visitors.

What is the weather like in Angkor Wat in February?

Dry, highs near 91F (33C).

Is Angkor Wat crowded in February?

Angkor Wat is busy in February, though mornings and late afternoons stay workable.

What is happening in Angkor Wat in February?

Chinese New Year (late january to mid february, set by the lunar calendar).