🇨🇳 Beijing vs Siem Reap 🇰🇭

Beijing, China vs Siem Reap, Cambodia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Siem Reap is the warmer of the two — about 15 degrees warmer on average across the year. Beijing is drier, with roughly 52 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Beijing🇰🇭 Siem Reap
Avg annual high18°C33°C
Hottest monthJuly (31°C)March (35°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-9°C low)January (20°C low)
Rainy days / year65117
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Best months to visitApril, September, OctoberJanuary, February, December

🇨🇳 Beijing

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (-9°C).

🇰🇭 Siem Reap

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in March (35°C), coldest lows in January (20°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Beijing or Siem Reap warmer?

Siem Reap is warmer overall, averaging about 15 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Beijing or Siem Reap?

Siem Reap is rainier — Beijing sees about 52 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Beijing vs Siem Reap?

Beijing is best around April, September, October; Siem Reap is best around January, February, December.

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