When is the Best Time to Visit Cambodia?

Cambodia is essentially a year round destination that’s warm throughout the year. Unlike many countries in Asia it has a fairly simple weather system with just two seasons; dry season that runs from October to April and the so called wet season that runs from May to September.

Best time to visit

The dry season

The best time to visit Cambodia is the dry season, which runs from November to April, at this time of year, the days are warm and sunny, ideal for sightseeing. Between November and February the temperatures drop and are a little cooler, making it a great time to explore temples or indulge in some adventurous activities. Between March and May the temperature warm up a bit and some can find it too hot during the day. This can be managed by visiting temples earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon and simply relaxing around the pool or in the shade in the heat of the day. This is a great time to visit the coast as it should still remain dry during this time and the coastal breeze offers respite from the heat.

 

The wet season

From May to October is the wet season, with September tending to be the peak of the monsoon. At this time of year, dramatic skies cast a beautiful light on the iconic temple complex of Angkor, making it a popular time of year with photographers. During wet season, it rarely rains for more than two or three hours at a time and there is still a good chance of sun each day, and the country becomes a glorious shade of luscious green and rivers and lakes fill up. To many, this is a great time to visit as there are fewer tourists and costs are lower; do bear in mind it can get a little muddy and in September it can prove a little difficult to get to more remote locations.

 

Avoiding the crowds

Your decision of when to visit Cambodia may be based more on avoiding the crowds at Angkor Archaeological Park rather than the weather; it very much depends on your priorities. The best time to go to avoid throngs of visitors is March to July and September to October. This period also offers better value for money. While November to February is the busiest time of year, don’t worry if this is the only time you can go, as our experts on the ground are adept at avoiding crowds, and conduct footfall counts and will work your route to stay away from the other tourists.

Monthly Climate Guide for Cambodia

, Cambodia

Average temperatures (Celsius) and rainfall (mm)

Jan
35°C 4mm
Feb
37°C 3mm
Mar
39°C 16mm
Apr
40°C 28mm
May
38°C 16mm
Jun
37°C 13mm
Jul
36°C 18mm
Aug
36°C 18mm
Sep
35°C 23mm
Oct
34°C 21mm
Nov
34°C 11mm
Dec
33°C 4mm
Jan
33°C 6mm
Feb
32°C 4mm
Mar
33°C 14mm
Apr
33°C 26mm
May
33°C 19mm
Jun
33°C 30mm
Jul
31°C 40mm
Aug
31°C 40mm
Sep
31°C 46mm
Oct
31°C 39mm
Nov
32°C 16mm
Dec
32°C 8mm
Jan
34°C 1mm
Feb
36°C 1mm
Mar
37°C 4mm
Apr
39°C 10mm
May
38°C 8mm
Jun
37°C 6mm
Jul
37°C 5mm
Aug
36°C 4mm
Sep
36°C 8mm
Oct
34°C 11mm
Nov
34°C 7mm
Dec
34°C 3mm
Jan
34°C 1mm
Feb
36°C 1mm
Mar
37°C 4mm
Apr
39°C 10mm
May
38°C 8mm
Jun
37°C 6mm
Jul
36°C 4mm
Aug
36°C 4mm
Sep
36°C 8mm
Oct
34°C 11mm
Nov
34°C 7mm
Dec
34°C 3mm
Jan
34°C 1mm
Feb
36°C 1mm
Mar
37°C 4mm
Apr
39°C 10mm
May
38°C 8mm
Jun
37°C 6mm
Jul
36°C 4mm
Aug
36°C 4mm
Sep
36°C 8mm
Oct
34°C 11mm
Nov
34°C 7mm
Dec
34°C 3mm
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