Easiest months to travel
Ranked by how mild and dry each month is on average. A comfortable month can still be a busy one — check its holidays.
Every month compared
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° | 22° | 18mm |
| Feb | 33° | 23° | 24mm |
| Mar | 35° | 25° | 63mm |
| Apr | 35° | 26° | 104mm |
| May | 33° | 26° | 226mm |
| Jun | 33° | 26° | 188mm |
| Jul | 32° | 25° | 261mm |
| Aug | 32° | 25° | 252mm |
| Sep | 31° | 24° | 377mm |
| Oct | 30° | 24° | 264mm |
| Nov | 31° | 23° | 116mm |
| Dec | 30° | 22° | 28mm |
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Real foot-traffic data for places worth timing right.
- Bayon Temple Siem Reap
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum Sen Monorom 8–9 AM
- Royal Palace of Cambodia Phnom Penh 8–9 AM
- National Museum of Cambodia Poipet 8–9 AM
- Bousra Waterfall Sen Monorom 7–9 AM
- Old Market Siem Reap 7–9 AM
Places to go in Cambodia
attraction Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat rewards an early start: arrive before sunrise (gates open at 5am) to beat both the heat and the tour-bus crowds, and budget at least half a day inside the complex. 4.8★ (43,544 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
hidden gem Independence Monument
Independence Monument in Phnom Penh sits at the intersection of Norodom Boulevard and Sihanouk Boulevard, right in the heart of the city's diplomatic quarter. 4.5★ (5,338 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Bokor Hill Station
Bokor Hill Station sits atop Bokor Mountain, about an hour's drive from Kampot town inside Preah Monivong (Bokor) National Park. 4.3★ (2,908 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Siem Reap, from Open-Meteo; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.