Best Time To Visit Phnom Penh
A month-by-month guide to weather, crowds, and travel conditions in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
About Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh sits at the Mekong and Tonlé Sap's meeting point: the Royal Palace's gilded spires, the sobering weight of the Killing Fields and S-21, a riverside promenade built for evening strolls, and a young food scene coming into its own. Two days of history and humanity.
Monthly weather guide
The table below shows general climate patterns derived from Phnom Penh's latitude and climate zone. These are not real-time forecasts — for current conditions, use the AI planner which pulls live data from Open-Meteo.
| Month | Temperature | Precipitation | Notes | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Warm | Dry | Dry season — sunny and comfortable. | Best |
| February | Warm | Dry | Dry season — sunny and comfortable. | Best |
| March | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| April | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| May | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| June | Hot | High | Wet season — expect heavy showers and high humidity. | Avoid |
| July | Hot | High | Wet season — expect heavy showers and high humidity. | Avoid |
| August | Hot | High | Wet season — expect heavy showers and high humidity. | Avoid |
| September | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| October | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| November | Hot | Moderate | Shoulder season — transitional weather. | Good |
| December | Warm | Dry | Dry season — sunny and comfortable. | Best |
Best months to visit
November to February is the cool, dry window. April is the hottest month in Cambodia; the wet season floods but rarely ruins.
Current live conditions: Hot and humid — riverside evenings carry the day.
Shoulder season (also good)
Shoulder months offer fewer crowds and lower prices while weather remains acceptable.
Months to avoid
These months typically bring challenging weather (extreme heat, heavy rain, or cold). If you must travel during this period, plan indoor activities and check forecasts closer to your date.
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