Siem Reap Cambodia
Things to do in Siem Reap in March 2027
By Tripnostic Research · Updated June 3, 2026
For Siem Reap in March 2027, build the day around dated events, seasonal conditions, venue hours, and booking windows. Good starting points are APOPO Visitor Center, Old Market and Pub Street, and Artisans Angkor. Check the event list and public holidays below before assigning fixed dates.
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Siem Reap in March 2027
Weather
Temperature
92°F / 78°F
33.4°C / 25.5°C
Precipitation
6d
2.3in · 59mm
Daylight
11.9h
March is hot before the rains, with Angkor stones heating quickly by late morning.
Public holidays
- Mar 8International Women's Day
Planning checklist
- 1Use the Siem Reap weather, seasonal timing, and attraction list as the spine because the dated March event list is still sparse.
- 2Hold flexible plans around the 1 public holiday in Cambodia; museums, markets, and government-run sights can switch hours.
- 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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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 March suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- AAPOPO Visitor Center
- BOld Market and Pub Street
- CArtisans Angkor
- DAngkor Wat
- EAngkor Thom and Bayon
- FTa Prohm
- GPhare, The Cambodian Circus
- HWat Bo
- IAngkor National Museum
- JWar Museum Cambodia
1APOPO Visitor Center
4.9★ · 1,950outdoorOpen dailyThe center explains the mine-detection rats used in Cambodian demining work, with demonstrations and context for the landmine problem around the country.
2Old Market and Pub Street
4.4★ · 7,061outdoorOpen dailyPsar Chaa sells fruit, spices, souvenirs, and food stalls beside Pub Street bars and restaurants. It is the easiest evening anchor in central Siem Reap.
3Artisans Angkor
4.4★ · 2,867outdoorOpen dailyThe craft workshop teaches stone carving, lacquerware, silk painting, and woodwork in a town where temple tourism supports many craft businesses.
Wikipedia
Show 7 more sights
- 4Angkor Wat
- 5Angkor Thom and Bayon
- 6Ta Prohm
- 7Phare, The Cambodian Circus
- 8Wat Bo
- 9Angkor National Museum
- 10War Museum Cambodia
Neighborhoods
1Old 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.
2Wat 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.
3Kandal Village
Kandal Village is compact and design-minded, with coffee shops, boutiques, Common Grounds, galleries, and walkable lanes north of the Old Market.
4Taphul Road
Taphul Road is practical and guesthouse-oriented, with budget hotels, laundries, travel desks, small restaurants, and easy airport-road access.
5Sok San Road
Sok San Road runs west from the Old Market area, mixing hostels, massage shops, bars, street food, and late-night movement.
6Charles 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 March
- Will the places on my list be open when I'm in Siem Reap in March?
- 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 March
Pack for March's weather, not a generic Siem Reap checklist.
- Light, breathable daytime clothes for average highs around 33°C / 92°F.
- Breathable evening clothes because nights stay near 26°C / 78°F.
- A small umbrella or packable shell for scattered rain across about 6 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 March
- Yes. Siem Reap in March: 33.4°C high, 25.5°C low, 59mm rain over 6 days, 11.9h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.