Siem Reap events & things to do in April 2027
Start with Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Bayon, plus Ta Prohm. April in Siem Reap averages 34°C / 92°F highs, 26°C / 79°F nights, and about 11 rainy days.
Expect 34°C/92°F days and about 11 rainy ones in April. Start with these:
- Angkor Wat★ 4.8 · 43.1k reviewsThe 12th-century temple built under Suryavarman II is the Angkor headline, with sunrise views across the moat, long bas-relief galleries, and the…
- Angkor Thom and Bayon★ 4.8 · 14.5k reviewsJayavarman VII walled capital holds Bayon face towers, Baphuon, the Terrace of the Elephants, and gates reached on the main Angkor loop.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated June 3, 2026
Siem Reap in April 2027
Weather
TempTemperature
92°F / 79°F
33.6°C / 26.3°C
RainPrecipitation
11d
3.9in · 100mm
LightDaylight
12.3h
April is very hot with Khmer New Year travel and first heavier showers.
Holidays, observances & long weekends
- Apr 14-Apr 18Long weekend
About Siem Reap
City overview
Siem Reap is the Cambodian base for Angkor Archaeological Park, with the Siem Reap River, Old Market, Pub Street, Wat Bo, and Kandal Village forming the city map after temple hours. The city itself adds Khmer performance, Angkor National Museum, craft workshops, and Tonlé Sap village access, so a good route alternates Angkor mornings with Old Market, Wat Bo, and river evenings.
Food & drink
Siem Reap food is gentler than Thai spice but still specific: fish amok is a coconut-curry custard often steamed in banana leaves, bai sach chrouk is grilled pork over rice, and num banh chok is rice noodles with herb-rich fish gravy. Old Market stalls, Wat Bo Road restaurants, Pub Street kitchens, Road 60 vendors, and Sombai workshops add beef lok lak, kuy teav, Khmer curry, palm-sugar sweets, and green mango salad.
Top sights
Ranked for April suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Ta Prohm
- 2Phare, The Cambodian Circus
- 3Wat Bo
- 4Angkor National Museum
- 5War Museum Cambodia
- 6APOPO Visitor Center
- 7Old Market and Pub Street
- 8Artisans Angkor
1Ta Prohm
4.8★ · 14,105indoorOpen dailyThe late-12th-century monastery is left with large trees growing through stone corridors and courtyards. It pairs naturally with Angkor Thom on a tuk-tuk circuit.
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2Phare, The Cambodian Circus
4.8★ · 6,169indoorOpen dailyThe evening circus uses acrobatics, live music, and theatre from Cambodian performers, making it the strongest city-based cultural show after temple hours.
3Wat Bo
4.5★ · 1,036indoorThe active pagoda east of the river has old wall paintings, monastery buildings, and quieter lanes than Pub Street. It works well with Wat Bo Road cafes.
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- 4Angkor National Museum
- 5War Museum Cambodia
- 6APOPO Visitor Center
Neighborhoods
1Old Market and Pub Street
This is the busiest visitor core, with Psar Chaa, Pub Street, night-market lanes, bars, souvenir stalls, and tuk-tuk queues beside the river.
2Wat Bo Village
Wat Bo is calmer and restaurant-heavy, with the pagoda, small hotels, cafes, guesthouses, and local streets east of the Siem Reap River.
3Kandal Village
Kandal Village is compact and design-minded, with coffee shops, boutiques, Common Grounds, galleries, and walkable lanes north of the Old Market.
Day trips
37km / 50-60min by tuk-tuk or car from Old Market
Banteay Srei
The pink-sandstone temple has unusually detailed carvings and works best as a morning extension from the Angkor pass route.
30km / 45min by car plus boat from central Siem Reap
Kampong Phluk and Tonlé Sap
The stilt village and flooded forest show Tonlé Sap seasonal water levels, with the most dramatic lake scenery during high water.
50km / 1.5-2h by car from Siem Reap
Phnom Kulen
The mountain has waterfalls, riverbed carvings, temples, and picnic areas tied to Khmer history outside the main Angkor complex.
Getting around
Tuk-tuks, remorks, taxis, bicycles, and hotel cars handle most movement, with temple circuits usually priced by small loop, grand loop, or day rate. Buy the Angkor pass before temple touring and group Old Market-Wat Bo-Kandal Village on foot after dark.
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Common questions about Siem Reap in April
- What to pack for Siem Reap in April
Pack for April's weather, not a generic Siem Reap checklist.
- Light, breathable daytime clothes for average highs around 34°C / 92°F.
- Breathable evening clothes because nights stay near 26°C / 79°F.
- Compact rain gear and shoes that handle wet pavement across about 11 rainy days.
- How many days do you need in Siem Reap
- 4 days covers the main Siem Reap highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
- Is Siem Reap worth visiting in April
- Yes. April in Siem Reap averages 34°C / 92°F highs, 26°C / 79°F nights, and about 11 rainy days.
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