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Banteay Chhmar in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rain slows the dirt road; some satellites hard to reach).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
32°C (90°F) / 24°C (75°F)
average high / low
Rain days
19
Crowds
Low
Cambodia overall
Prices
Low
Cambodia overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Banteay Chhmar

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rain slows the dirt road; some satellites hard to reach).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • Banteay ChhmarHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 19 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Cambodia overall
Low
Prices · Cambodia overall
Low

Cambodia overall: Wet but workable at Angkor; skip the islands.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Banteay Chhmar, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 32 °C (90 °F)

    Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 24 °C (75 °F)

    Jan: 20 °C (68 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 19

    Jan: 1 (better)

  • Crowds

    Aug: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Aug: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Jan: 0

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Oct (rain slows the dirt road; some satellites hard to reach).

January: Inside Banteay Chhmar's best window: Nov–Mar (dry season, road from Sisophon firm).

Banteay Chhmar: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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