When Is The Best Time To Visit Cambodia: weather & when to go
The best time to visit Cambodia during the dry season between November to March or early May, when the country experiences low rainfall and still enjoys warm temperatures.
Best is to go our early, ahead of the midday heat – to explore when Cambodians are most active and you’ll enjoy far fewer crowds and vibrantly green rice paddies. Plus, you can spend the money you save on shoulder-season hotel rates on massages in Cambodia, world-class golf and fine food.
Dry season
October – April
Hot season
March – June
Rainy season
July – September
Cool season
October – December
Cambodia Month-by-Month Weather Guide
Also, best time to visit Cambodia is in late January or early February. Between late May and early September, green season is a wonderful time to visit. Although it’s rainy season, mornings are almost always sunny and bright and rain clouds don’t gather until the late afternoon.
- OCT-APR
Cambodia's Dry Season
- MAR-JUN
Cambodia's Hot Season
Between March and June, temperatures can climb to around 35 degrees. However, this is not unmanageable as long as you stay hydrated and do not stay out in the heat all day. International Women’s Day on March 8th is gathering more momentum and Cambodia is keen to promote equality across a male dominated region. To mark the start of the rice-growing season, the Royal Ploughing Ceremony takes place in mid-May. In this Groundhog Day-esque ceremony, sacred oxen are presented with plates of food representing Cambodia’s crops. The crops for the year ahead are predicted depending on what offerings the oxen choose.
- JUL-SEP
Rainy Season in Cambodia
Although the rainy season is typically identified as August and September, it can also be very hot and humid. For keen runners, the Angkor Marathon takes place in August. September is particularly quiet, with the lush scenery providing a stunning backdrop. Around 20th September, Pchum Benh takes place. Also known as Festival of the Dead or Ancestor’s Day, this is one of the most important festivals in Cambodia – wear white.
- OCT-DEC
Cool Season of Cambodia
Not typically considered cold per se, Cambodia’s cooler months are October, November and December, with the average temperature reaching 24 degrees. For some, this may be plenty warm enough. In October The Paris Peace Agreement takes place, with many viewing this day as a celebration of the end of Cambodia’s tragic recent past. Every year, at the start of November, the important three-day Water Festival takes place in Siem Reap, Battambang and Phnom Penh to celebrate the reversal of the water flow between the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers. If you’re feeling brave enough, take part in the Angkor Wat temples Half Marathon or the Charity Bike Ride in December.
FAQ: Best time of the year to visit Cambodia
When Is Cambodia’s Monsoon Season?
When to avoid?
What month is rainy season in Cambodia?
When is the rainy season in Cambodia? May to Mid-September when the southwesterly monsoon occurs and this brings the rainy season all over Cambodia together with humidity and winds.
What is the coldest month in Cambodia?
Cambodia isn’t a cold country at all. Months of October and December are generally cool in day time and chill during the evening hours. The average temperature is between 22 to 27 (~81 °F)
What is the rainiest month in Siem Reap?
Sepember is teh rainiest month in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The climate in Siem Reap is vary throughout the year. Expect 286 mm of rain with over 20 rainy days.
What is the sunniest month in Cambodia?
What are the driest months in Cambodia?
Cambodia’s driest month is February when the temperature remains relatively constant throughout the year, with the highest average humidity in the wettest months.
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