Cambodia, CambodiaQuick decision
When to visit Cambodia?
🌞 Best time overall
December
🌡️ Optimal temperature
23°C–31°C in December
🌧 Least rain
14% rainy days in December
🌧 Wettest month
May (80%)
📅 Best score
8.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Angkor WatNovember–March — sunrise temples, Bayon and Ta Prohm.
Coast & IslandsNovember–May — Koh Rong, Koh Rong Samloem and Sihanoukville.
Khmer CuisineYear-round — amok, lok lak and cooking classes in Siem Reap.
Phnom PenhNovember–February — Royal Palace, markets and Mekong rivers.
FamilyDecember–February — accessible Angkor, beaches and Phnom Kulen.
Monthly climate data
Cambodia weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 23°C | 32°C | 8% | 0.5 | 10.9h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ February | 24°C | 34°C | 9% | 0.7 | 11.1h | 7.5/10 |
| ☀️ March | 26°C | 35°C | 19% | 1.6 | 11.6h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 26°C | 35°C | 43% | 3.6 | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 26°C | 34°C | 80% | 6.3 | 10.3h | 4.7/10 |
| ⛅ June | 26°C | 33°C | 76% | 6.5 | 10.2h | 5.8/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 25°C | 32°C | 87% | 8.9 | 8.9h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 25°C | 32°C | 89% | 9.1 | 9.8h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 24°C | 31°C | 96% | 13.1 | 8.2h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 24°C | 31°C | 80% | 9.3 | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 24°C | 31°C | 45% | 4.5 | 10.9h | 7.4/10 |
| ☀️ December | 23°C | 31°C | 14% | 1.1 | 10.6h | 8.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 35°C, 47% rainy days, 11.2h sunshine/day. Score: 6.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 32°C, 84% rainy days, 9.6h sunshine/day. Score: 5.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 31°C, 74% rainy days, 9.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.4/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 32°C, 10% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
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FAQ
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December is ideal with 14% rainy days and 31°C.
May is the wettest month with 80% rainy days.
Yes, December is the best month with an average of 31°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.9/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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