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Things to do in Siem Reap in April 2027

By Tripnostic Research · Updated June 3, 2026

For Siem Reap in April 2027, build the day around dated events, seasonal conditions, venue hours, and booking windows. Good starting points are Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Bayon, and Ta Prohm. Check the event list and public holidays below before assigning fixed dates.

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Siem Reap in April 2027

Weather

Temperature

92°F / 79°F

33.6°C / 26.3°C

Precipitation

11d

3.9in · 100mm

Daylight

12.3h

April is very hot with Khmer New Year travel and first heavier showers.

Public holidays

  • Apr 14Khmer New Year
  • Apr 15Khmer New Year
  • Apr 16Khmer New Year

Planning checklist

  1. 1Use the Siem Reap weather, seasonal timing, and attraction list as the spine because the dated April event list is still sparse.
  2. 2Hold flexible plans around the 3 public holidays in Cambodia; museums, markets, and government-run sights can switch hours.
  3. 3Group each Siem Reap day by nearby neighborhoods, then validate the saved places against your trip dates before exporting the checked route to Google Maps.

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About Siem Reap

City overview

Siem Reap is the Cambodian base for Angkor Archaeological Park, with the Siem Reap River, Old Market, Pub Street, Wat Bo, and Kandal Village forming the city map after temple hours. The city itself adds Khmer performance, Angkor National Museum, craft workshops, and Tonle Sap village access, so a good route alternates Angkor mornings with Old Market, Wat Bo, and river evenings.

Food & drink

Siem Reap food is gentler than Thai spice but still specific: fish amok is a coconut-curry custard often steamed in banana leaves, bai sach chrouk is grilled pork over rice, and num banh chok is rice noodles with herb-rich fish gravy. Old Market stalls, Wat Bo Road restaurants, Pub Street kitchens, Road 60 vendors, and Sombai workshops add beef lok lak, kuy teav, Khmer curry, palm-sugar sweets, and green mango salad.

Top sights

Ranked for April suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.

Map of Siem Reap with pinned top attractions (a through j)
  1. AAngkor Wat
  2. BAngkor Thom and Bayon
  3. CTa Prohm
  4. DPhare, The Cambodian Circus
  5. EWat Bo
  6. FAngkor National Museum
  7. GWar Museum Cambodia
  8. HAPOPO Visitor Center
  9. IOld Market and Pub Street
  10. JArtisans Angkor
  • Angkor Wat in Siem Reap1

    Angkor Wat

    4.8indoor

    The 12th-century temple built under Suryavarman II is the Angkor headline, with sunrise views across the moat, long bas-relief galleries, and the central towers north of Siem Reap.

    Wikipedia
  • Angkor Thom and Bayon in Siem Reap2

    Angkor Thom and Bayon

    4.8indoorOpen daily

    Jayavarman VII walled capital holds Bayon face towers, Baphuon, the Terrace of the Elephants, and gates reached on the main Angkor loop.

  • Ta Prohm in Siem Reap3

    Ta Prohm

    4.8indoorOpen daily

    The late-12th-century monastery is left with large trees growing through stone corridors and courtyards. It pairs naturally with Angkor Thom on a tuk-tuk circuit.

    Wikipedia
Show 7 more sights
  • 4Phare, The Cambodian Circus
  • 5Wat Bo
  • 6Angkor National Museum
  • 7War Museum Cambodia
  • 8APOPO Visitor Center
  • 9Old Market and Pub Street
  • 10Artisans Angkor

Neighborhoods

  • Old Market and Pub Street in siem reap1

    Old Market and Pub Street

    This is the busiest visitor core, with Psar Chaa, Pub Street, night-market lanes, bars, souvenir stalls, and tuk-tuk queues beside the river.

  • Wat Bo Village in siem reap2

    Wat Bo Village

    Wat Bo is calmer and restaurant-heavy, with the pagoda, small hotels, cafes, guesthouses, and local streets east of the Siem Reap River.

  • Kandal Village in siem reap3

    Kandal Village

    Kandal Village is compact and design-minded, with coffee shops, boutiques, Common Grounds, galleries, and walkable lanes north of the Old Market.

  • Taphul Road in siem reap4

    Taphul Road

    Taphul Road is practical and guesthouse-oriented, with budget hotels, laundries, travel desks, small restaurants, and easy airport-road access.

  • Sok San Road in siem reap5

    Sok San Road

    Sok San Road runs west from the Old Market area, mixing hostels, massage shops, bars, street food, and late-night movement.

  • Charles de Gaulle and Royal Gardens in siem reap6

    Charles de Gaulle and Royal Gardens

    The Angkor approach road has larger hotels, Angkor National Museum, Royal Gardens, and a quieter route toward the temple checkpoints.

Day trips

  • 37km / 50-60min by tuk-tuk or car from Old Market

    Banteay Srei

    The pink-sandstone temple has unusually detailed carvings and works best as a morning extension from the Angkor pass route.

  • 30km / 45min by car plus boat from central Siem Reap

    Kampong Phluk and Tonle Sap

    The stilt village and flooded forest show Tonle Sap seasonal water levels, with the most dramatic lake scenery during high water.

  • 50km / 1.5-2h by car from Siem Reap

    Phnom Kulen

    The mountain has waterfalls, riverbed carvings, temples, and picnic areas tied to Khmer history outside the main Angkor complex.

Getting around

Tuk-tuks, remorks, taxis, bicycles, and hotel cars handle most movement, with temple circuits usually priced by small loop, grand loop, or day rate. Buy the Angkor pass before temple touring and group Old Market-Wat Bo-Kandal Village on foot after dark.

Common questions about Siem Reap in April

Will the places on my list be open when I'm in Siem Reap in April?
Not always. Opening days and hours vary by weekday, season, and holiday. Paste your Siem Reap list into Tripnostic and it checks every place against the exact dates you're there, flagging closures before the trip instead of at a locked door.
How do I plan Siem Reap days without crossing the city twice?
Tripnostic groups your places by neighborhood so each day stays in one or two areas instead of zig-zagging. It also flags what needs booking ahead, so timed tickets and reservations don't fall through.
What to pack for Siem Reap in April

Pack for April's weather, not a generic Siem Reap checklist.

  • Light, breathable daytime clothes for average highs around 34°C / 92°F.
  • Breathable evening clothes because nights stay near 26°C / 79°F.
  • Compact rain gear and shoes that handle wet pavement across about 11 rainy days.
How many days do you need in Siem Reap
4 days covers the main Siem Reap highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
Is Siem Reap worth visiting in April
Yes. Siem Reap in April: 33.6°C high, 26.3°C low, 100mm rain over 11 days, 12.3h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

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