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Baphuon

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Baphuon

Siem Reap, Cambodia
Best timeDec–Jan
Set inSiem Reap, Cambodia
In season~88°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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72–97°F
CurrencyKHR
LanguageKhmer
TimezoneUTC+07:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Baphuon
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Dec–Mar. Go in Apr, Nov for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightFeb · 64%
WarmestApr · 97°F
WettestSep
Best windowDec–Jan
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The Baphuon is a Buddhist temple at Angkor, Cambodia. It is located in Angkor Thom, northwest of the Bayon. Also called "golden mountain" (svarnādrī), the Baphuon is built on an artificial hill. The temple was originally dedicated to Shiva and late converted to a Theravada Buddhist temple. The dating of the temple has been fractious; recent work has shown that it was not built during the reign of Udayādityavarman II, as is popularly reported.

Best time to visit

Aim for Dec–Jan, the 2 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Banteay Kdei
3 mi away
Khone Phapheng Falls
147 mi away
Chatuchak Weekend Market
223 mi away
Baiyoke Tower II
224 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Baphuon?

The best time to visit Baphuon is December–January, in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Where is Baphuon?

Baphuon is in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

What is Baphuon known for?

The Baphuon is a Buddhist temple at Angkor, Cambodia. It is located in Angkor Thom, northwest of the Bayon. Also called "golden mountain" (svarnādrī), the Baphuon is built on an artificial hill. The temple was originally dedicated to Shiva and late converted to a Theravada Buddhist temple. The dating of the temple has been fractious; recent work has shown that it was not built during the reign of Udayādityavarman II, as is popularly reported.

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