Best Time to Visit Svay Rieng, Svay Rieng, Cambodia
Svay Rieng is at its sunniest and driest in January–March.
The best time to visit Svay Rieng for sunny, dry weather is January–March — 3 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through August and November–April; the wetter half falls in May–July and September–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 26.1°C / 79°F in December to 29.6°C / 85.3°F in April, with rainfall from 8 mm / 0.3 in (February) to 280 mm / 11 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Svay Rieng, Svay Rieng, Cambodia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Svay Rieng's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.3°C79.3°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 27.3°C81.1°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 28.8°C83.8°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Svay Rieng?
The best time to visit Svay Rieng for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 29.6°C / 85.3°F, and the driest is February with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Svay Rieng's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Svay Rieng?
The rainy season at Svay Rieng, Svay Rieng runs through May–July and September–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 173 mm / 6.8 in. The wettest single month is October (280 mm / 11 in).
What is the driest month in Svay Rieng?
The driest month in Svay Rieng is February, averaging about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 27.3°C / 81.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Svay Rieng?
The least comfortable months for travel to Svay Rieng — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, June, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 280 mm / 11 in in October, and the coldest month averages 26.1°C / 79°F.
Is Svay Rieng climate different from Cambodia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Svay Rieng figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Cambodia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Svay Rieng specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.