The month in detail
What to expect in April
In April, Cambodia sees 95°F during the day with 7.6h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (22% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
April ranks 7 out of 12 months in Cambodia. Compared to March: 12 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 (6.0/10), 1.4 pt higher than April.
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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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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 · 95°F
❄️Coolest monthSeptember · 88°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 74%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Other destinations in April
If April doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Cambodia ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
CambodiaTropical 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 88°F highs, 73°F 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 73°F, while afternoon highs average 88°F.
Is Cambodia good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Cambodia scores 5.6/10 on average — Acceptable 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 April?
The average UV index reaches 9 in April in Cambodia (very high), with about 12.3h of daylight. Protection essential.