Cambodia Travel Weather
When Is the Best Time To Visit Cambodia?
The answer to the question of what is the best month to visit Cambodia depends on what you are interested in doing during your stay. Here you can see an overview of each month and its typical weather conditions.
Tourist Season in Cambodia
Cambodia is best visited between December and March, this is when there is ideal weather for sightseeing as well as other forms of recreation. The entire country is in peak tourist season, so beaches and major attractions are besieged by tourists. Days are warm, but not hot, and rainfall is not very frequent. Temperatures range from 25°C to 30°C, with only the more mountainous regions of Kiri and Ratanakiri being slightly cooler - around 20°C. Sunshine and cloudless skies encourage sunbathing and sea bathing on the southern coast (Sihanoukville, Kep) and tropical islets (Koh Rong, Koh Rong Samloem), which guarantee excellent beach and snorkeling conditions. Hikers and mountain trekkers can also expect the best conditions during this period.
Tourist season month by month. Legend
Tourist season - time period with sightseeing-friendly weather (or sunbathing in the case of small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical spread, the most visited places were taken into account and the data were averaged. For selected countries, seasonal holidays were also taken into account, as long as they significantly affect the tourist traffic in this period.
The best time to travel, you can count on very good weather.
A good time to travel, however, sometimes there can be some weather conditions that make the visit a bit difficult.
Travel possible, but it is not the best time. The weather at this time can be very unpredictable, with a tendency to be bad.
Travel is not recommended, the weather at this time can make sightseeing/resting very difficult or even impossible.
Popularity among visitors based on actual visits to popular tourist attractions (based on the average for 4 cities).
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Average temperatures throughout a year for Phnom Penh (°F)
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Season and weather by month
April - May
Apr | May |
April and May herald the arrival of the rainy season, with a gradual increase in rainfall and humidity. The scorching sun and temperatures reaching above 35°C make sightseeing as well as hiking difficult. April is one of the hottest months of the year, although precipitation is not yet very intense then, only increasing significantly in May. The tourist season is coming to an end, so some of the smaller attractions may be closed. The best time to visit major tourist destinations like Phnom Penh and Siem Reap is then, or to relax on the coasts (Sihanoukville, Kep) or islands (Koh Rong, Koh Rong Samloem) with beach and sea bathing.
Holidays and observances in Cambodia
- 14 May 2024 - King Norodom Sihamoni's Birthday
- 22 May 2024 - Visak Bochea Day
- 26 May 2024 - Royal Ploughing Ceremony
- 27 May 2024 - Royal Ploughing Ceremony Holiday
- 13 Apr 2025 - Khmer New Year
- 01 May 2025 - Labour Day
- 05 May 2025 - Visak Bochea Day
June - September
Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep |
From June to September it is the rainy season, hot and steamy. Temperatures fluctuate between 26°C and 30°C, humidity reaches 70%, and the monsoon brings daily heavy downpours of several hours. This period is outside the tourist season due to the heavy rains. This is not a good time to visit Cambodia, traveling around the country is difficult, and in less touristic areas it becomes a real challenge. It is also better to avoid trekking in mountainous areas (including the Cardamom Mountains), climbing in the pouring rain is a bad idea. Some roads and trails are flooded, making some regions inaccessible. The water on Tonle Sap Lake reaches a very high level, thus making it possible to visit flooded forests and villages only by boat or boat.
Holidays and observances in Cambodia
- 18 Jun 2024 - Queen Mother's Birthday
- 24 Sep 2024 - Constitution Day
October - November
Oct | Nov |
October and November are the beginning of the dry season and also a good time to travel to Cambodia (especially November). The abundance of rainfall and humidity decreases making travel to all corners of the country more pleasant. Nature in a luscious green setting creates magnificent landscapes, making walking and exploring more pristine areas more enjoyable. Take a stroll through the rice plantations, which look spectacular during this period. Tourists are not yet as numerous as in December, and thus we can count on a more intimate holiday. The temples of Angkor are free from the crowds of organized tours from travel agencies. Also worth seeing during this time are the so-called floating villages on Tonle Sap Lake and the numerous waterfalls in the northeastern Ratanakiri regions.
Holidays and observances in Cambodia
- 01 Oct 2024 - Pchum Ben
- 15 Oct 2024 - Commemoration of Late King Father
- 29 Oct 2024 - King Norodom Sihamoni's Coronation Day
- 09 Nov 2024 - Independence Day
- 14 Nov 2024 - Bon Om Touk
December - March
Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar |
Peak tourist season. Ideal weather for sightseeing, as well as other forms of recreation. Temperatures range from 25°C to 30°C. We must reckon with crowds of tourists during this period, especially at the Angkor temples.
Holidays and observances in Cambodia
- 01 Jan 2025 - New Year's Day
- 07 Jan 2025 - Victory Day
- 08 Mar 2025 - International Women's Day
Phnom Penh
Thursday 9 May
Humidity
63%Cloud cover
83%Wind speed
17.6 mphChance of rain
77%Phnom Penh
Friday 10 MayHumidity
60%Cloud cover
82%Wind speed
10.7 mphChance of rain
55%Phnom Penh
Saturday 11 May
Humidity
62%Cloud cover
78%Wind speed
8.7 mphChance of rain
32%Phnom Penh
Sunday 12 MayHumidity
66%Cloud cover
69%Wind speed
17.5 mphChance of rain
58%Phnom Penh
Monday 13 MayHumidity
79%Cloud cover
100%Wind speed
11.4 mphChance of rain
58%Climate and Average Weather in Cambodia
General weather conditions each month by city.
Weather Map
The icons next to the month name indicate the convenience of the date for visiting the selected area/territory/ country. They are only a suggestion and should not be used as the final criterion for selecting your travel date. The season is defined as the time period with the weather favorable for sightseeing (or sunbathing - small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical range, the most touristic places were included.
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