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Angkor Wat in November
The start of the best season, with the jungle still green from the rains and the air clearing.
The straight answer
November is one of the best months of the year to visit Angkor Wat. The start of the best season, with the jungle still green from the rains and the air clearing.
- Weather
- Drying out, highs near 88F (31C)
- Crowds
- 4 of 5
- Prices
- 4 of 5
What November is like in Angkor Wat
November is the start of the best season. Highs are near 88F (31C), the air clears, and the jungle is still green from the rains. Crowds and prices rise.
This month suits nearly everyone. It is one of the best months to visit. Book hotels ahead, since this is high season. Temples get busier as the month goes on, so go to Ta Prohm right at opening or in the last hour. Families will find mornings comfortable for Ta Prohm's roots and the Bayon's faces, but plan a pool break at midday, since the sun is still strong.
Make the most of November
What is especially good about Angkor Wat this month.
Green and dry
The best of both seasons: lush forest and clear skies.
Tonle Sap still full
The lake is still high, making floating village tours worthwhile.
Comfortable temple days
Mornings are pleasant for long temple loops.
What to pack for November
- Light clothes that cover shoulders and knees
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A light layer for early mornings
- Comfortable shoes
Our timing tip
Buy a three-day pass and spread the big temples across mornings, leaving afternoons for rest.
Book Angkor Wat for November.
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- Hotels for November
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- Rentals on Vrbo
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Vacation rentals in Angkor WatWhole homes, condos and villas. Usually the better deal for families and groups, with a kitchen and room to spread out.
- Tours and tickets
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Tours and tickets in Angkor WatTimed-entry tickets, day trips and guided tours in Angkor Wat for November. Popular slots sell out in the best months.
Things to do in Angkor Wat
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.
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.
Ta Prohm
The tree-root temple. Go right at opening or in the last hour to avoid the tour groups.
Banteay Srei
Small pink sandstone temple with the finest carvings in Angkor, about 45 minutes out. Go early before it heats up.
Beng Mealea
A collapsed jungle temple about 90 minutes from Siem Reap. Uncrowded and atmospheric, especially in the green season.
Tonle Sap floating villages
Water levels change dramatically by season. Visit in the wet season when the lake swells, and choose community-run tours.
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 November, quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Angkor Wat?
November is one of the best months of the year to visit Angkor Wat. The start of the best season, with the jungle still green from the rains and the air clearing.
What is the weather like in Angkor Wat in November?
Drying out, highs near 88F (31C).
Is Angkor Wat crowded in November?
Angkor Wat is busy in November, though mornings and late afternoons stay workable.
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