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The Calendar
Know more about Cambodia
Since it's located in Southeast Asia with a very pleasant of tropical climate. It is very crucial for any trip planner to check every bits of their itinerary to suit with the activities you're interested in. Cambodia's astonishing landscape, beautiful beaches, world largest temple and an authentic Khmer cuisine are the reason that the country shall be visited at least once. It has so much more to offer than just temples based.
Khmer Public Holidays
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01 Jan
New Year's Day
30 Apr
Royal Plowing Ceremony
05, 06, 07 Oct
Ancestor's Day
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07 Jan
Victory Over Genocide Day
01 May
International Labor Day
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15 Oct
Commemoration of King's Father
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08 Mar
International Women's Day
14 May
King's Birthday
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29 Oct
King Coronation
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14,15, 16 Apr
Khmer New Year Days
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18 Jun
King's Mother Birthday
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09 Nov
Independence Day
26 Apr
Visak Bochea Day
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24 Sep
Constitutional Day
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18, 19, 20 Nov
Water Festival
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Every months is Unique and Special on its own way
April
31°C / 88F
May
30°C / 86F
January
26°C / 79F
February
27°C / 81F
March
30°C / 86F
June
30°C / 86F
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July
28°C / 82F
August
29°C / 84F
September
28°C / 82F
October
27°C / 81F
November
27°C / 81F
December
26°C / 79F
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Seasons
Not much different from other destination in Southeast Asia, this tiny country has a very pleasant weather to visit through out the year. There are much more to see, events and activities that are worth for visiting. The best time would define based on your preference and what activities that you wish to see and do in Cambodia as part of your plan. If you're planning a trip to Cambodia, read more on what you're plan to do, when to go especially ways to access to the place that you're interested in.
PEAK SEASON
DECEMBER - MARCH
It is a cool season in Cambodia with the average temperature of 27°C
SHOULDER SEASON
APRIL - MAY & OCTOBER - NOVEMBER
The annual average humidity is 78% and these months are called dry season. It is hotter compare to other time of the year.
LOW SEASON
JUNE - SEPTEMBER
Due to monsoon season, here is the time when the rain is falling and it is a stretch month.
Check it and plan it accordingly
April
31°C / 88F
This is a happy time to all of us because it is Khmer new year. There are 3 days for the celebration. Here you will find people play traditional games, perform classical dance and more activities where you participate with. I bet you would love it! This month 14th - 16th.
May
30°C / 86F
Here is the beginning raining season. But don't worry it won't effect your travel journey much. For some may not find it unpleasant due to the rain fall. But not farmers who are waiting for this upcoming months after harvested in April and begin the new crops. Every drop are worth it.
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June
30°C / 86F
Are you a Durian lovers? It runs from mid-May - July. There are fruit where you can get all the year round like banana, mango or palm fruit... for Durian, Mango-steen, and Rambutan are only available in its season and grow in specific are region like Kampot, Kampong Cham or Pailin province. But don't worry these fruits are sale across the country.
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October
27°C / 81F
This a very important month to all Khmer. Pchum Ben (Ancestor's Day) is a 15 days religious festival. It maybe quite in the city since people leaves the city to their hometown on this occasion to meet their relatives and going to the pagoda according to the traditional. This is the end of raining season and the weather rise.
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November
27°C / 81F
Bun Om Touk (Water festival) happens in middle of the month. It dedicates to Khmer warrior that liberated land from the enemies. And this boat racing have been celebrated since the time of Jayavarman VII. This is time where the reversal of the flow of the Tonle Sap river.
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December
26°C / 79F
This is a month of holidays. Many events are arrange in this month, one of the prominent is Marathon in Angkor park, Siem Reap. Other events such as Christmas or New Year's Eve usually celebrate in the city or other touristic area. Places like hotels, restaurants or any service providers etc. are raising their prices.
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July
28°C / 82F
Yes the rain still going on across the country. If you are planning to coast then better to be prepared for the rainfall. You will able to get a rain coat in most places including the street stalls and it cost about 2000riel ($0.50) per piece.
August
29°C / 84F
You will find more promotion in different places from hotels, restaurants, any services provider such as vehicle rental services or tour guide to the souvenirs shop. If you don't mind the rain then this would a wonderful time to travel.
September
28°C / 82F
In case you couldn't watch the sunrise in the middle of Angkor Wat in March then here is another chance of the year. It happens around 22nd - 23rd of the month. If you prefer less crowd then this would be your good option so raining isn't always bad.
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January
26°C / 79F
It is a welcoming month when another new year begin. It is windy and cool after a beautiful December ending. Number of visitors are likely to come to Cambodia in this period.
February
27°C / 81F
There is a little rain but still a very time to travel. You can take a trip to the country's coastline enjoying beaches. People may celebrate Chinese new year mostly in the city.
March
30°C / 86F
The most special thing and you shouldn't miss is watching a beautiful sunrise at Angkor Wat temple. Of course you could watch everyday sunrise but this an equinox.
It happens around 20th - 21st of March.