🇰🇷 Seoul vs Siem Reap 🇰🇭

Seoul, South Korea vs Siem Reap, Cambodia — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Siem Reap is the warmer of the two — about 16 degrees warmer on average across the year. Seoul is drier, with roughly 5 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇷 Seoul🇰🇭 Siem Reap
Avg annual high17°C33°C
Hottest monthAugust (30°C)March (35°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-6°C low)January (20°C low)
Rainy days / year112117
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Best months to visitMay, September, OctoberJanuary, February, December

🇰🇷 Seoul

Best around May, September, October. Hottest in August (30°C), coldest lows in January (-6°C).

🇰🇭 Siem Reap

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Seoul or Siem Reap warmer?

Siem Reap is warmer overall, averaging about 16 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Seoul or Siem Reap?

Siem Reap is rainier — Seoul sees about 5 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Seoul is best around May, September, October; Siem Reap is best around January, February, December.

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