When to fly to Cambodia? About the same time as Thailand. A tropical monsoon climate awaits you. There are two distinct seasons: the dry season and the rainy season. The rainy season lasts from about May through October. A lot of rain falls between July and September. This is when the country's main lake, Tonle Sap, comes out of its banks. As is the case in countries with similar climates, the rains are very heavy but short-lived.
In general, Cambodia's low season is at this time. The dry season lasts from November to April, which is when Cambodia's high season is considered. There is almost no rain at this time, and March and April see the highest temperatures. The time when it is best to vacation in Cambodia is determined simply. The most pleasant weather to visit is during the winter months.
Temperatures throughout the year range between +25°C and +40°C. The summer months average between +26°C and +32°C, while the winter months average between +22°C and +26°C. During the year, rainfall ranges from 750 to 2000 mm, and humidity is above 90%. To understand when it is better to go to Cambodia, decide on your plans. If you want to see the sights, then choose winter time, in early spring it is hot. You can swim all year round, but in summer there are hurricanes. If you don't mind the rain and want to save money, you can venture out in the summer.
Cambodia vacations in winter
The weather in Cambodia in winter is dry and hot. The temperature of water near the coast of the country stays around +25°C. It is quite hot in the capital, but along the territory, the temperature can fall to +25°C, +28°C. There is an interesting way from Cambodia to South Vietnam, it is water, and goes along the Mekong River. Here the tourist will find the vastness of the floods of this famous river, and the unusual life of ordinary Cambodians and Vietnamese. With a simple visa and border crossing, traveling between these two countries is not difficult. In the vicinity of the resort city Sihanoukville in Cambodia, there are unique natural attractions. One of them is the Kbal Chhay waterfall.
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Vacation in Cambodia in spring
The weather in Cambodia in spring is hot and quite dry in the beginning, by May it's raining. Visit Kep, a small provincial town on the Gulf of Thailand coast in southern Cambodia. It is known to all foodies of the world as the city of blue crab. From the famous Bokor National Park, from the foothills of the Elephant Mountains, you can travel to Kampot province in the southwestern part of Cambodia.
Consider your itinerary in advance by researching the roads and nuances of traveling around the country. For example, to see Cambodia's beautiful and mystical natural park, Phnom Bokor, on the Bokor Plateau, head southeast from Sihanoukville. The beginning of spring is considered a good time to visit the natural parks and other attractions of the country. But by the end, the weather is already threatening downpours and floods.
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Holidays in Cambodia in summer
The weather in Cambodia in summer is humid, hot, and rainy. The rains are tropical, lashing, and frequent, but there are some sunny intervals in between. If you decide to travel to the country at this time, choose proven, well-known, and large cities that have good air-conditioned hotels. And, of course, sightseeing. For example, you can visit Wat Krom, or the Lower Temple, the second most important Buddhist temple in Sihanoukville.
A trip to Siem Reap (Siemriep in other spellings) is best postponed until late fall or winter. But if you're determined to see the temples of Angkor Wat at this time, you'll find that there are slightly fewer tourists. There's plenty of rain, though.
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Cambodia vacations in fall
The weather in Cambodia in autumn stabilizes, rains are less frequent and weaker. Although there can still be heavy precipitation in October. This is not a bad time for swimming at resorts by the sea, and for traveling around the country with excursions. For example, a 40-minute drive north from Sisophon is the ruins of the 12th- and 13th-century Banteay Chhma temple. In late fall, you can drive to Tonle Sap Lake to experience the floating villages of the inhabitants. You can already try to go to Siem Reap to familiarize yourself with the ancient temples of the land. Phnom Penh can be visited at any time of the year, but late fall and winter are best for this.
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