Cambodia Weather in April 2026: what to expect (4.5/10)

The month in detail

What to expect in April

Spring marks the start of the good season in Cambodia. Temperatures rise (35.0°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 43.0% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

April ranks 7 out of 12 months in Cambodia. Compared to March: 24 pts more rainy days, −0.8h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in April

UV index

9 · very high

protection essential

Feels like

very humid

22°

Daylight

12.3h of daylight

Air quality

fair

AQI 45

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Is April the right month?

The best month in Cambodia is December (5.9/10), 1.4 pt higher than April.

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Context

Our verdict

Cambodia (Kingdom of Cambodia), country in South-East Asia between Vietnam, Laos, Thailand: 16.5 million inhabitants. Constitutional kingdom, King Norodom Sihamoni since 2004.

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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Cambodia

🗣️LanguageKhmer

💶CurrencyRiel cambodgien (៛)

🚗DrivingRight-hand

🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5

💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical

📈Climate trend ⓘStable

🔥Hottest monthMarch · 35°C

❄️Coolest monthSeptember · 31°C

🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 96%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep

🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar

🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr

Explore

Other destinations in April

If April doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.

Similar climate

Phnom PenhCambodia

Siem ReapCambodia

BangkokThailand

San SalvadorEl Salvador

BattambangCambodia

Nearby

BattambangCambodia203 km

Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam264 km

Phu QuocVietnam283 km

Koh ChangThailand294 km

Other top picks

Hawaii / MauiUnited States7.5

← March May →

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Location

Where is Cambodia ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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Cambodia

Tropical climate with a 5.9 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.

12.57°N · 104.99°E

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Cambodia?

December is the best month with 31.0°C highs, 23.0°C lows, 8.0h of sunshine and 14.0% rainy days.

How many hours of sunshine does Cambodia get in December?

Cambodia averages 8.0 sunshine hours per day in December. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.7/10.

What is the rainiest month in Cambodia?

June is the most unfavourable month with June has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.

What are the temperatures at night in Cambodia in December?

In December, overnight lows reach 23.0°C, while afternoon highs average 31.0°C.

Is Cambodia good in winter?

In winter (December-February), Cambodia scores 5.5/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains December with a score of 5.7/10.

When should you avoid Cambodia?

June is the most difficult month to visit Cambodia, with June has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.

Do you need sun protection in Cambodia in April?

The average UV index reaches 9 in April in Cambodia (very high), with about 12.3h of daylight. Protection essential.