Rainy season is a terrible time to visit Cambodia — Cambodia Myth Busted
Rainy season (Jun–Oct) means lush green landscapes, fewer tourists, lower prices, and dramatic afternoon showers that rarely last all day.
MYTH BUSTED
"Rainy season is a terrible time to visit Cambodia"
Rainy season (Jun–Oct) means lush green landscapes, fewer tourists, lower prices, and dramatic afternoon showers that rarely last all day.
The Full Story
Rainy season is actually an underrated time to visit. Rain typically falls in heavy afternoon showers lasting 1–2 hours, leaving mornings free for sightseeing. Benefits include: temples are less crowded, the countryside is lush green, Tonle Sap Lake is at its most impressive, waterfalls are at full power, prices drop 20–40%, and temperatures are cooler than the hot season. The only downside is some rural roads become difficult.
Key Facts
- Rain falls in short afternoon bursts, not all day
- Prices drop 20–40% in rainy season
- Waterfalls and Tonle Sap are most impressive
- Some rural roads become impassable
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