Cambodia Two Seasons
Cambodia get tropical monsoon climate wey get just two seasons: dry (November reach April) and wet (May reach October). No real winter, na just change of heat and rain. Temperature dey normally stay between 25C and 35C throughout di year.
Dry Season (November to April) - Peak
Na dis be di most popular time to visit. Sky dey clear, humidity dey low, and di temples of Angkor near Siem Reap dey easy to explore.
- November to January na di coolest and most comfortable time, e dey often 24C to 30C.
- February to April dey hot well well, April fit reach 38C or pass for Phnom Penh and di lowlands.
Expect higher hotel prices and busy temples around Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year.
Wet Season (May to October) - Shoulder and Green Season
Di rain dey normally come as short, heavy afternoon downpour instead of all-day drizzle. Di countryside go turn lush, di moat around Angkor Wat go fill up, and waterfalls for places like Mondulkiri go run full.
- Fewer crowd and lower prices.
- September and October na di wettest months, dem fit bring flooding.
- Tonle Sap lake go swell up plenty, na fine time to see floating villages.
Best Months Overall
November, December and January na di best balance of dry weather and comfortable heat. If you want low prices and green landscape, June and July na smart shoulder-season choice.
Key Festivals by Month
- April: Khmer New Year (Choul Chnam Thmey), di biggest holiday, wit water-splashing, temple visits and quiet cities as locals dey travel go house.
- May: Royal Ploughing Ceremony for Phnom Penh dey mark di start of planting season.
- September/October: Pchum Ben, one deep ancestor-honouring festival wey families dey bring offerings go pagodas.
- November: Bon Om Touk, di grand Water Festival, when Tonle Sap dey reverse flow. Boat races go fill di riverfront for Phnom Penh.
- November: di Angkor Sankranta and different lantern celebrations sef dey light up Siem Reap.
Quick Tips
- Visit Angkor for sunrise to beat both heat and crowd.
- Beaches for Sihanoukville, Koh Rong and Kep dey better for dry season.
- Carry light rain gear from May to October.
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