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Cambodia in September: go or not?

Tough period. Cambodia in September only reaches 4.4/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 12.57°N · 104.99°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Avoid
Cambodia · September
4.4
24–31°
Temperature
74%
Rain
4h
Sun
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
Photo : JJ Ying via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in September

September falls in the wet season in Cambodia. Showers are often brief but intense. With 74% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

September ranks 9 out of 12 months in Cambodia. Compared to August: 16 pts more rainy days, −1.1h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in September

UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
oppressive heat
24°
Daylight
12.1h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 20
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Is September the right month?

The best month in Cambodia is December (6.0/10), 1.6 pt higher than September.

See December →See all 12 months →
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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 · 74%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
Location

Where is Cambodia ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Cambodia
Tropical climate with a 6.0 → 4.4 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 8.0% 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 5.9/10.
What is the rainiest month in Cambodia?
September is the most unfavourable month with September 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 5.6/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains December with a score of 5.9/10.
When should you avoid Cambodia?
September is the most difficult month to visit Cambodia, with September 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 September?
The average UV index reaches 8 in September in Cambodia (high), with about 12.1h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.