🇰🇭 Siem Reap vs Tokyo 🇯🇵

Siem Reap, Cambodia vs Tokyo, Japan — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Siem Reap is the warmer of the two — about 13 degrees warmer on average across the year. Tokyo is drier, with roughly 9 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇰🇭 Siem Reap🇯🇵 Tokyo
Avg annual high33°C20°C
Hottest monthMarch (35°C)August (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (20°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year117108
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberApril, May, October

🇰🇭 Siem Reap

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

🇯🇵 Tokyo

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Siem Reap or Tokyo warmer?

Siem Reap is warmer overall, averaging about 13 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Siem Reap or Tokyo?

Siem Reap is rainier — Tokyo sees about 9 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Siem Reap is best around January, February, December; Tokyo is best around April, May, October.

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