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Outdoor activities Potential

72/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

December, January, February

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

25°C – 29°C

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Seasonal (check heatmap)

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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Cambodia?

The best time to visit Cambodia for hiking is December, January, February, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best outdoor activities conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Cambodia

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
71Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°11
February
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°16
March
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°42
April
40Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°79
May
1Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°198
June
0Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
28°278
July
0Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°291
August
0Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°319
September
0Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°317
October
4Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°236
November
45Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°101
December
72Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°29

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Cambodia

When is the best time to visit Cambodia for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Cambodia for outdoor activities is typically in December, January, February, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Cambodia?

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Rainy season typically: May–October. It is generally better to avoid these months for outdoor activities.

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🗺️ Plan your hiking trip to Cambodia

Now you know the best time to visit Cambodia for hiking — here are some useful next steps to help plan your trip.

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