Best Time to Visit Cambodia
Back to Travel Planning Hub☀️ Best Weather
November - February
Cool, dry, perfect for temples and beaches
💰 Best Value
May - September
Low prices, fewer crowds, lush landscapes
🎉 Best Festivals
April & November
Khmer New Year and Water Festival
Interactive Seasonal Calendar
Click on any month to see detailed weather information, festivals, and travel tips.
September
Highlights
- •Peak rainfall
- •Important Khmer festival
- •Tonle Sap rising
🎉 Festivals & Events
Travel Tip
Pchum Ben is a major holiday - experience local temple ceremonies.
Cambodia's Two Seasons
☀️ Dry Season (November - April)
- • Nov-Feb: Cool and pleasant, 24-32°C
- • Mar-Apr: Hot and dry, up to 40°C
- • Perfect for Angkor Wat sunrise visits
- • Ideal beach and island weather
- • Peak tourist season = higher prices
- • Book accommodations 2-4 weeks ahead
🌧️ Wet Season (May - October)
- • Afternoon thunderstorms (1-3 hours)
- • Mornings usually clear for sightseeing
- • Lush green rice paddies and landscapes
- • Waterfalls at their most spectacular
- • 30-50% lower prices on everything
- • Flooded forests accessible for kayaking
Best Time by Activity
🏛️ Temple Exploration
Best: Nov-Feb (cool mornings for sunrise)
Avoid: April (extreme heat)
🏖️ Beach & Islands
Best: Nov-Apr (calm seas)
Note: Some islands close May-Oct
🐘 Wildlife & Trekking
Best: Nov-Mar (dry trails)
Also good: Jun-Sep (waterfalls)
🛶 Flooded Forests
Best: Aug-Oct (water levels peak)
Unique: Kayak through submerged trees
🐬 Irrawaddy Dolphins
Best: Dec-May (clear water)
Location: Kratie on the Mekong
📸 Photography
Best: Sep-Oct (dramatic skies)
Also: Rice paddies golden in Feb
Pro Tips for Any Season
Beat the Crowds Year-Round
- Visit Angkor Wat at sunset instead of sunrise (fewer tourists)
- Explore outer temples like Banteay Srei early morning
- Consider visiting during Pchum Ben (Sept) for authentic culture
- The "shoulder months" (March, October) offer the best of both worlds
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