Travel advisory · CambodiaSome governments advise against travel to parts of Cambodia.The warnings cover only these areas: 50 km zone along the Cambodia-Thailand border, 20 km strip along the Thailand border.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- 50 km zone along the Cambodia-Thailand border · avoid all travel · Canada, New Zealand
- 20 km strip along the Thailand border · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, UK
Also named by one government: 30 km zone along the Thailand border (France), Banteay Meanchey (Italy), Battambang (Italy), Cambodia-Thailand border zones (including land crossings) (Spain), Oddar Meanchey (Italy), Pailin (Italy), Preah Vihear province (Italy), Preah Vihear temple (Spain)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution | Sep 15, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Prudence accrue, notamment la nuit dans les grandes villes (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Battambang
Battambang is a river town in northwestern Cambodia known for colonial streets, food and Khmer arts, and it is quieter than Siem Reap.
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Battambang is the capital of Battambang province in northwestern Cambodia and the country's third largest city. It sits on the Sangkae River. Its French colonial core, with grid-pattern streets, canals and bridges from the early 1900s, is best explored on foot. People come for the food, which UNESCO recognized in October 2023 when it named the city a City of Gastronomy, and for an arts scene that includes galleries, workshops and the Phare Ponleu Selpak circus school.
Battambang suits travelers who want a quieter Cambodia than Siem Reap, which draws more international visitors. Main sights include the central Psar Nath market, a 1936 Art Deco building, Wat Damrei Sar, the oldest pagoda in the city, and the norry, a bamboo train that runs about four kilometers from Prasat Banan. The Phnom Sampeau killing caves, a former Khmer Rouge execution site, lie about six kilometers from the city. The cooler dry season, roughly November to February, is the most comfortable time for walking and cycling, since the city is very hot for much of the rest of the year.
Battambang in five
- Set up an eSIM before you arriveBattambang Airport has been closed since 1991, so reach the city by road or boat. Set up data before you leave for maps and bookings during the trip.Phones and eSIM
- Carry small dollar notes and rielUS dollars are widely accepted in Cambodia, but small change is often given in riel. Carry small notes of both for tuk-tuks and market stalls.Money and costs
- Check the river boat to Siem ReapThe boat on the Sangkae River takes about six to seven hours. Confirm the current departure with the operator, since schedules change.Getting around
- Visit Phnom Sampeau with a driverThe killing caves are about six kilometers from the city and were a Khmer Rouge execution site. Treat the site as a memorial and dress and behave accordingly.
- Ride the norry from Prasat BananThe bamboo train runs about four kilometers from Prasat Banan to Chhoeuteal commune. Agree the price before you board.
Things to do in Battambang
See all attractions in Battambang
Need to know
- Currency
- Riel (KHR); US dollars widely accepted
- Entry
- E-visa or visa on arrival for many passports; check eligibility first Read more
- Emergency
- 117 police, 118 fire, 119 ambulance
- Tipping
- Appreciated, not required
- Time
- UTC+7, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryClear3 rainy daysHigh32°Low22°Cool, dryJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 22 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, dry
- FebruaryClear4 rainy daysHigh34°Low23°Dry, coolFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 26 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, cool
- MarchPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh37°Low26°Dry, warmingMarchPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 37°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 77 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, warming
- AprilRain16 rainy daysHigh36°Low26°Hottest monthAprilRain
Poor
- High
- 36°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 121 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hottest month
- MayRain25 rainy daysHigh35°Low27°Rains beginMayRain
Mixed
- High
- 35°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 185 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains begin
- JuneRain20 rainy daysHigh34°Low26°Rainy seasonJuneRain
Poor
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 125 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy season
- JulyRain23 rainy daysHigh32°Low25°Rainy, flood riskJulyRain
Poor
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 158 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy, flood risk
- AugustRain25 rainy daysHigh33°Low25°Rainy, flood riskAugustRain
Poor
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 159 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy, flood risk
- SeptemberRain27 rainy daysHigh31°Low25°Rainy seasonSeptemberRain
Poor
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 293 mm
- Rainy days
- 27
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rainy season
- OctoberRain25 rainy daysHigh31°Low24°Rains easingOctoberRain
Mixed
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 285 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains easing
- NovemberRain14 rainy daysHigh30°Low23°Dry season startsNovemberRain
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 118 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry season starts
- DecemberPartly cloudy5 rainy daysHigh30°Low21°Dry, coolerDecemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 32 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, cooler
Average daily high and low in Battambang, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Battambang
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
25
- Feels like
- 29°
- Humidity
- 94%
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 67%
Battambang
03:37 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today31°24°67%Tuesday: Rain. High 31°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 67%.
- Wed31°24°80%Wednesday: Thunderstorms. High 31°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 80%.
- Thu31°24°87%Thursday: Thunderstorms. High 31°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 87%.
- Fri31°24°60%Friday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 60%.
- Sat31°23°50%Saturday: Rain. High 31°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 50%.
- Sun31°23°63%Sunday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 63%.
Updated 12:11 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 4,107 KHR
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Phnom Sampeau killing cavesabout six kilometers from the cityA former Khmer Rouge execution site on a hill, reached by road.
- Siem Reapabout 6 to 7 hours by boatThe temple town, reached by boat on the Sangkae River.Read the guide
- Bahá'í House of Worshipabout seven kilometers south of the cityA round, nine-sided worship house that opened in 2017.
Before you go to Battambang
Rules for Battambang, checked
- Many passports need an e-visa or a visa on arrival. Check eligibility on the official Cambodian e-visa site before you fly.
- Cover shoulders and knees, and take off your shoes, before entering pagodas such as Wat Damrei Sar.
- Cambodia restricts the export of antiques and religious objects. Do not buy them without proof of legal export, and check with the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts.
- Drug offences carry heavy penalties in Cambodia, so carry no drugs, including in your luggage.
Plan around Battambang
Entry, transport and money for a wider Cambodia trip
Read the guideGetting around CambodiaBoats, buses and roads between Battambang, Siem Reap and Phnom Penh
Read the guideVisas and entryEntry rules and documents to check before you book
Read the guideWhere to stayPlaces to sleep and where to base yourself in the city
Read the guideMoney and costsRiel, US dollars and what a day in the city costs
Read the guideBattambang FAQ
Is Battambang worth visiting?
Yes, for food, art and a river town with French colonial streets. It draws fewer international visitors than Siem Reap, which suits a slower trip.
How do you get to Battambang from Siem Reap?
The boat on the Sangkae River takes about six to seven hours. Check current departures with the operator before you travel, since schedules change.
How many days do you need in Battambang?
One night gives a short look at the old town. Two nights leave time for Phnom Sampeau, the norry ride and the markets at a slower pace.
What is Battambang known for?
Food, art and heritage. UNESCO named the city a City of Gastronomy in October 2023, and it is known for jasmine rice and fried bananas.
When is the best time to visit Battambang?
The dry months from about November to February are the most comfortable. April is the hottest, and the wet months from May to October bring rain and flood risk.
Is Battambang or Siem Reap better?
Siem Reap has the temples and more international visitors. Battambang has the heritage streets, the food scene and the art galleries, at a slower pace.