Best Time to Visit Cambodia for Backpacking

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Backpacking Potential

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Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, December, February

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Weather

25°C – 29°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Cambodia?

The best time to visit Cambodia for backpacking is January, December, February, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Cambodia

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	100Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	—	11	—	—	dry
February	95Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	—	16	—	—	dry
March	80Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	—	42	—	—	dry
April	62Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	—	79	—	—	shoulder
May	38Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	—	198	—	—	wet
June	46Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	28°	—	278	—	—	wet
July	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	—	291	—	—	wet
August	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	—	319	—	—	wet
September	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	—	317	—	—	wet
October	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	—	236	—	—	wet
November	88Excellent Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	—	101	—	—	shoulder
December	100Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	—	29	—	—	dry