Siem Reap in April: Khmer New Year and Hot Weather

A practical April guide to Siem Reap covering peak heat, Khmer New Year atmosphere and Angkor planning.

April is hot

This is one of the months when temple pacing matters most.

Khmer New Year

Mid April can bring celebrations, travel demand and a very different atmosphere across Cambodia.

Book ahead

Transport and accommodation can tighten around holiday periods.

Temple plan

Go early, rest hard at midday and return later if energy allows.

My take

April can be memorable, but I would design the trip around the heat rather than fight it.