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Bayon

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).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

72–97°F
CurrencyKHR
LanguageKhmer
TimezoneUTC+07:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Bayon
Directions (Google Maps) →
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 Bayon is a richly decorated Theravada Buddhist temple of the Khmer Empire located at Angkor in Cambodia. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century as the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, it stands at the centre of Jayavarman’s capital city, Angkor Thom . The Bayon reflects the strong Buddhist orientation of Jayavarman VII’s reign.

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
Baiyoke Tower II
224 mi away
Chatuchak Weekend Market
224 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bayon?

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

Where is Bayon?

Bayon is in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

What is Bayon known for?

The Bayon is a richly decorated Theravada Buddhist temple of the Khmer Empire located at Angkor in Cambodia. Built in the late 12th or early 13th century as the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, it stands at the centre of Jayavarman’s capital city, Angkor Thom . The Bayon reflects the strong Buddhist orientation of Jayavarman VII’s reign.

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