{"id":12229,"date":"2022-08-02T09:11:52","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T09:11:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/?p=12229"},"modified":"2025-05-08T12:50:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T12:50:26","slug":"best-time-to-visit-cambodia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/best-time-to-visit-cambodia","title":{"rendered":"Best time to visit Cambodia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You could say that there isn\u2019t really a bad time to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/cambodia-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cambodia<\/a>. It\u2019s beautifully warm all year round, but, as with most South East Asian countries, there is a wet season that brings with it tropical showers &#8211; often seen as a blessing in disguise as they really help to break up the heat &#8211; as well as a hot, dry season perfect for heat-loving lizards. Both have a unique charm, however, and there\u2019s a season for everyone in this wild and pretty corner of the world. Read on for our guide on the best time to visit Cambodia.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12231\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/cardamom-mountains-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12231\" class=\"wp-image-12231 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/08\/Cardamom-Mountains-cambodia-best-time.jpeg\" alt=\"best time to visit Cambodia\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/08\/Cardamom-Mountains-cambodia-best-time.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/08\/Cardamom-Mountains-cambodia-best-time.jpeg 1439w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/08\/Cardamom-Mountains-cambodia-best-time.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/08\/Cardamom-Mountains-cambodia-best-time.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/08\/Cardamom-Mountains-cambodia-best-time.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/08\/Cardamom-Mountains-cambodia-best-time.jpeg 1348w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12231\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The paradisiacal waters below the Cardamom Mountains<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>October to March<\/h2>\n<p>This is easily the most popular time to visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/cambodia-country-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cambodia<\/a> and any of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/cambodia-trip\/routes?countries=Cambodia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cambodia trips<\/a> will be perfect at this time of year as the weather is so agreeable. How about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/classic-cambodia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Classic Cambodia trip<\/a>, where you\u2019ll see everything from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/siem-reap-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Siem Reap<\/a>\u00a0and the beaches of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/kep-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kep<\/a> to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/cardamom-mountains-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cardamom Mountains<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>So, down to the weather. At this time of year, the sun is shining, the rains are a few months away and you\u2019re almost guaranteed beautiful weather. It\u2019s cooler than the heat of summer &#8211; but cooler doesn\u2019t equal cool by any means and the weather is ideal for lounging by the pool or beach, cocktail in hand. It\u2019s also a great time to visit the famous Angkor Wat and wander the ruins in the bright and balmy sunshine. If the lush Cardamom Mountains are on your must-see list, then this is the time to go as the area can get incredibly steamy in the following months. It\u2019s best to trek through those humid forests whilst it\u2019s cool enough to enjoy it.<\/p>\n<p>If local festivals appeal, there\u2019s plenty going on from October to March. The Chinese New Year (known locally as Chaul Chnam Chen) falls at the same time as the Vietnamese New year (Tet) in either January or February and a celebratory atmosphere is ever-present. Bon Om Touk, a water festival, is an amazing sight to see and usually takes place in either late October or early November, just when the warmer weather comes in. Expect dragon boat races, fireworks and spectacular (free) concerts.<\/p>\n<p>If we had to choose one downside, it would be that the country is noticeably busier during these high season months, but when the weather\u2019s this good\u2026<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu_shortcode\" class=\"alternate is-active\"><div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/cardamom-mountains-trip?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&regionName=Cardamom%20Mountains&regionId=332\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"region\" data-country-id=\"63\" data-region-id=\"332\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/regions\/kodak_images\/000\/000\/332\/original\/Cardamom-Mountains-cambodia-Timbuktu-h1.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center center\"data-country-id=\"63\" data-region-id=\"332\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Cardamom Mountains Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Cardamom Mountains<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div id=\"attachment_12232\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/kep-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12232\" class=\"wp-image-12232 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=959,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/08\/kep-Cambodia-best-time.jpeg\" alt=\"best time to visit Cambodia\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/08\/kep-Cambodia-best-time.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=959,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/08\/kep-Cambodia-best-time.jpeg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/08\/kep-Cambodia-best-time.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/08\/kep-Cambodia-best-time.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/08\/kep-Cambodia-best-time.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/08\/kep-Cambodia-best-time.jpeg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12232\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A peachy beach scene in Kep<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>April to May<\/h2>\n<p>This season begins with hot weather and the mercury levels continue to rise as the weeks progress. As the rainy season approaches, humidity builds bringing with it luscious landscapes and shoots of green bursting up everywhere. But, if you don\u2019t mind a bit of heat, and love culture and festivals, this is a great time to visit.<\/p>\n<p>Arguably the most important festival, Khmer New year (or Choul Chnam Thmey) falls in April and celebrations are held across the country, although plan carefully as many business will close along with large attractions. Early May sees in the Royal Ploughing Ceremony (Chat Preah Nengkal) where the royal oxen predict if there will be a good harvest, and Visakha Puja (Buddha Day) sometimes falls in May. The festival is a celebration of Buddha and monks lead candle-lit processions through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/siem-reap-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Angkor Wat<\/a> in a very special and poignant display.<\/p>\n<p>This is also a great time to seek out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/cambodia-s-islands-beaches-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cambodia\u2019s sparkling beaches<\/a>. Nothing beats the heat like a quick dip, after all. Try planning a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/a-laos-cambodia-adventure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Laos and Cambodian trip<\/a>, pairing sandy beaches with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/luang-prabang-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luang Prabang<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/champasak-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Champasak<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/laos-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Laos,<\/a> the perfect pairing for a South East Asian escape.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu_shortcode\" class=\"alternate is-active\"><div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/cambodia-s-islands-beaches-trip?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&regionName=Cambodia%27s%20Islands%20%26amp%3B%20beaches&regionId=338\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"region\" data-country-id=\"63\" data-region-id=\"338\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/regions\/kodak_images\/000\/000\/338\/original\/beaches-cambodia-Timbuktu.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center bottom\"data-country-id=\"63\" data-region-id=\"338\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Cambodia's beaches Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Cambodia's beaches<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_12234\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/mekong-river-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12234\" class=\"wp-image-12234 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/08\/mekong-river-Cambodia-best-time.jpeg\" alt=\"best time to visit Cambodia\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/08\/mekong-river-Cambodia-best-time.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/08\/mekong-river-Cambodia-best-time.jpeg 1439w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/08\/mekong-river-Cambodia-best-time.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/08\/mekong-river-Cambodia-best-time.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/08\/mekong-river-Cambodia-best-time.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2022\/08\/mekong-river-Cambodia-best-time.jpeg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-12234\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Boat through Tonle Sap&#8217;s floating villages<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>June to September<\/h2>\n<p>At this time of year, the rainy season officially begins &#8211; but all is not lost, and it\u2019s still an excellent time to seek out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/cambodia-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cambodia\u2019s<\/a> charms. The rains start in June, and gradually get heavier until September (the wettest month of the year) and the southwest monsoon arrives. Travel to remote areas of the country and beaches is not advised, but you can still make the most of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/siem-reap-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Angkor Wat<\/a> at a time where there are far less visitors, as well as the floating villages of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/mekong-river-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tonle Sap Lake<\/a> that are at their best. If you\u2019re looking to avoid the crowds and are more focused on Cambodia\u2019s cultural offerings, then this is the time for you.<\/p>\n<p>Fill your culture cup to the brim with our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/ultimate-vietnam-angkor-wat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vietnam &amp; Angkor Wat trip<\/a> that takes in the historic hotspots across both countries. We\u2019ll advise you on logistics and places to avoid during the heavy rains.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu_shortcode\" class=\"alternate is-active\"><div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/mekong-river-trip?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&regionName=Mekong%20River&regionId=331\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"region\" data-country-id=\"63\" data-region-id=\"331\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/regions\/kodak_images\/000\/000\/331\/original\/mekong-river-Cambodia-Timbuktu-h1.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center center\"data-country-id=\"63\" data-region-id=\"331\" 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