Should I travel to Cambodia during September?

[Kimble Latricia]

Cambodia has a tropical climate and is among the few Southeast Asia countries that boasts a relatively constant environment making it a year-round location for travel. The very best time to travel to Cambodia is in the damp season between June and early September or in the dry, cool season between November and February, depending on what your goals are while abroad. The most popular time to see remains in the dry season between November and May however at particular times the heat can be extreme. The damp season, in between May and October, is a less popular time to check out and uses both advantages and difficulties while checking out Cambodia.

At a Look:

Dry Season: November-May

Cool Season: November-February

Hot Season: March-June

Wet (monsoon) Season: May-October

The Dry Season

The dry season spans from November to May, which itself even more subdivided into a cool season and a hot season. If you're interested in taking a Mekong River cruise, the best time to do that activity is between November and January, in the dry season.

The Cool Season

The cool season in between November and February has the very best weather in Cambodia, with specifically ideal weather between December and January. This is the best time to go to Cambodia weather-wise, however the disadvantage comes from the cheap holiday destinations substantial mobs of tourists. At this time the averages are between 70-86 ℉ (21-30 ℃). This temperature level is perfect for a good beach day or an extended hike through the jungles of Cambodia.

This is the most popular time of the year for tourism though because it coincides with numerous nation's winter holidays. The outcome of this is lodging and activity rates appear to reach their peak and temples can be incredibly crowded. It's extremely advised that if you prepare to come this season you schedule your accommodations a minimum of a few months in advance as the popular locations to remain can fill up quite rapidly. Throughout the cool season is likewise the best time to take a Mekong River cruise as it's not too hot or rainy to enjoy it.

The Hot Season

The hot season in between March and June is just that, extremely hot and humid. This is the worst time to go to Cambodia as crowds have actually hardly decreased, the severe heat can be taxing, and there are occasional shower that last for an hour typically. April and May are the hottest months of the year and temperatures can get up to 95 ℉ (35 ℃).

This may not appear that bad however the humidity is extreme and can be a real burden while trying to stroll the streets, explore the temples with no ventilation, and go on a walking. Although this time of the year has the perfect beach weather, basically forcing you to go for a swim, this is thought about the worst time to go as the heat will take a lot out of you while attempting to explore all the other things that make Cambodia such an excellent travel location.

The Wet Season

The damp season periods in between May and October and rains can take place up to twenty days in a month. This might appear extreme, but it's really not all that bad due to the fact that the rains generally just last for about an hour and if you bring a light raincoat or rain poncho with you, the rain actually shouldn't be a problem. The very best time to go to Cambodia is during the rainy season is in between June and early September as the rains won't be quite as bad and the temperature level will be significantly cooler when compared to the hot season.

The advantages of going in this season are the average temperature level is in between 77-80.6 ℉ (25-27 ℃), there are few visitors in this season so it's an ideal time to explore temples, value the lovely greenery of the country, and the opportunity to go to the flooded forest and stilted homes of Tonle Sap Lake. Furthermore, throughout mid-September and October taking a trip to remote areas of Cambodia can be treacherous because the roads can flood in this season.

If you want to prepare a trip to Cambodia or combine it with a journey to Vietnam on a Mekong River cruise, contact our travel experts at Adventure Life now! They'll assist you plan the best trip.