The short answer
When to go to Battambang
The best window is November to February, when the rains have ended and days are warm without the heat of April. March to May is hot, and from May to October the rain is heavy, with September and October the wettest months by a wide margin. For older travellers, choose December or January and keep temple visits to the morning with a long midday rest.
Month by month
Battambang weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C | 20°C | 14 mm | Dry and warm; ideal for temples | |
| February | 33°C | 21°C | 34 mm | Dry; heat starts to build | |
| March | 35°C | 24°C | 78 mm | Hot; go out at dawn | |
| April | 36°C | 25°C | 141 mm | Hottest month; Khmer New Year crowds | |
| May | 35°C | 25°C | 265 mm | Rains begin; hot and humid | |
| June | 34°C | 25°C | 246 mm | Frequent rain; green countryside | |
| July | 33°C | 25°C | 274 mm | Wet, but quieter | |
| August | 33°C | 24°C | 362 mm | Heavy rain; some roads slippery | |
| September | 33°C | 24°C | 406 mm | Very wet; hill paths slippery | |
| October | 32°C | 24°C | 431 mm | Wettest month; flooding possible | |
| November | 32°C | 23°C | 164 mm | Rains ending; green and cooler | |
| December | 31°C | 20°C | 12 mm | Driest and coolest month |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Battambang seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and December
- January: Dry and warm; ideal for temples
- February: Dry; heat starts to build
- December: Driest and coolest month
Good, with small trade-offs: March and November
- March: Hot; go out at dawn
- November: Rains ending; green and cooler
Possible, with planning: April, May, June, July and August
- April: Hottest month; Khmer New Year crowds
- May: Rains begin; hot and humid
- June: Frequent rain; green countryside
- July: Wet, but quieter
- August: Heavy rain; some roads slippery
Best avoided with parents or children: September and October
- September: Very wet; hill paths slippery
- October: Wettest month; flooding possible
Useful answers
Best time to visit Battambang: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Battambang?
January, February and December are the best months to visit Battambang, with March and November also good. The best window is November to February, when the rains have ended and days are warm without the heat of April. March to May is hot, and from May to October the rain is heavy, with September and October the wettest months by a wide margin. For older travellers, choose December or January and keep temple visits to the morning with a long midday rest.
Which months should I avoid in Battambang with elderly parents?
September and October are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very wet; hill paths slippery Wettest month; flooding possible
When does it rain most in Battambang?
October is the wettest month, with about 431 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 36°C.