When to Go to Phnom Penh

When to Go to Phnom Penh

The once "Paris of the East" Phnom Penh is struggling to pull itself out of decades of war and turmoil and regain its lost glory. It is beginning to look for ways to have a good time and a modern look, and the numerous travelers are welcome to join in. New attractions are emerging constantly. Phnom Penh and its environs now have a lot to offer, from ancient rummages to a revived national dance troupe to playful casinos to enjoyable elephant rides. There is even a firing range, open to the public, where you have to only make nominal payments for the bullets. With the re-emergence of Phnom Penh, tourists are flocking in large numbers to the city. The Phnom Penh travel guide offers a wide range of useful information including when to go to Phnom Penh.

To know when to go to Phnom Penh it is essential to have a very good idea about the city climate. Phnom Penh has a tropical climate with predominantly hot weather all year round. Due to its tropical climate, Phnom Penh experiences bright sunshine all through the year and has high average temperature. The dry and the monsoon season are the two distinct seasons in this area. The hottest month is April, when temperatures can soar to over 40C. The average temperature ranges from 27 to 40 degrees Celsius. The wet monsoon season runs from June through October, with southwesterly winds bringing strong winds, high humidity and very heavy rains. Seventy five to eighty percent of the annual rainfall can be witnessed during this period often with intense splurge for an hour at a stretch with fantastic lightening displays. The otherwise short lasting rain during the monsoon is quite predictable. The coolest and most comfortable climate exists from October to January.

Keeping in mind the extreme climate of Phnom Penh the best time to visit Phnom Penh is during the cooler months of the winter season. It is during the months of November, December, January and February when tourists can escape the excruciating hot climate and can enjoy their trip. The monsoon season is also a good time to visit Phnom Penh as the tourists can enjoy the lush greenery with the rivers and lakes full and can also experience the entertaining rain. Due to the extreme weather and climate of Phnom Penh it is suggested to the tourists to have knowledge beforehand on when to go to Phnom Penh so that they can plan their trip accordingly.

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