A first weekend in Siem Reap: Angkor, market mornings and the river
Angkor Thom on foot: South Gate, Bayon and the royal terraces
Angkor Wat: a self-guided route through the causeway and galleriesAn example packing list for Siem Reap in February
Use this as a starting point and choose what suits your plans. Packtricia tailors your list and quantities to your trip length, weather and preferences.
Clothing
- Breathable tops for hot temple walks
- Light trousers, shorts or skirt for town
- Underwear
- Socks
- Sleepwear
- Comfortable temple-walking outfit
- Light layer for cool early starts or air-conditioned rooms
- Shoulder- and knee-covering outfit for Angkor temples
- Light rain jacket or poncho (especially May–October)
Toiletries
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body wash or soap
- Deodorant
- Sunscreen
- Personal hygiene products (if used)
- Insect repellent for outdoor or lake visits (if needed)
Essentials
- Passport and entry documents
- Angkor pass and booking confirmations
- Wallet and payment cards
- Cambodian riel for small purchases
- Phone
- Charging cable
- Power adapter for local socket types (if needed)
- Power bank
- Prescription medication (if needed)
- Reusable water bottle
- Sun hat and sunglasses
- Compact umbrella or rain cover
- Waterproof phone pouch for a boat outing (optional)
Monthly weather and packing notes
February in Siem Reap is warm and dry, with typical daytime highs around 21–32°C. Dry, warming days; start temple visits early. Dress for heat, plan shade and water around temple walks, and treat this example as a starting point rather than a forecast. Download Packtricia for a personal list based on your actual dates, trip length, luggage, preferences and plans.
- Daytime
- 21–32°C
- Evenings
- 19–25°C
- Rain
- Frequent rain and showers
- Daylight
- Daylight is tropical and changes little across the year. Check the daily forecast before exposed temple routes and verify current Tonle Sap boat conditions.
- Packing style
- Start the temple circuit early, schedule a shaded meal or rest, and keep the town or an indoor stop flexible.
Planning temperatures and monthly rainfall round the World Meteorological Organization city table based on Cambodia Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology normals for 1982–2024. They describe long-term monthly conditions, not a forecast; rainfall totals are not a promise of rain on a particular day. Visit Siem Reap describes the broad cool/dry, hot and wet seasonal pattern. Check a current forecast and venue/boat notices before travel.
Outfit ideas for your outings
Angkor temple circuit
- Breathable clothes that cover shoulders and knees at sacred sites
- Secure walking shoes for uneven stone
- Sun hat, water and sun protection
Town and market mornings
- Comfortable light clothes for warm streets
- Shoes that handle wet or uneven pavements
- A light layer for an early start
Seasonal lake or rain plans
- Light rain cover for an occasional shower
- Optional waterproof phone pouch for a boat trip
- Shoes with grip for wet ground
What to leave behind
- A heavy winter coat for ordinary Siem Reap sightseeing.
- Uncomfortable shoes for uneven temple paths.
- A rigid itinerary that leaves no room for heat, rain or changing boat conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-24
World Meteorological Organization — Siem Reap climate normals, 1982–2024 · Visit Siem Reap — climate and seasons