Cambodia, Cambodia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Cambodia, Cambodia? If you're planning to go to Cambodia, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Cambodia, Cambodia

Based on the climate and weather in Cambodia, the best time to go is January. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Cambodia, Cambodia by month

January

January for Cambodia very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Skirts
Shorts
Dresses
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Short sleeve shirts
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion

February

If you are traveling to Cambodia in February, you will notice that it very dry with almost no rain. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Dresses
Sunglasses
Sandals
Shorts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion

March

Traveling to Cambodia in March, you will notice that it dry with little rain. Expect it to rain once in a while. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Umbrella
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Shorts
Waterproof luggage
Sunglasses
Rain coat
Sandals
Dresses

April

If you go to Cambodia in April, you will notice that it is scorchingly hot. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the 80s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Thin pants, such as light khakis
Light dresses
Light shorts
Waterproof luggage
Tank tops
Sunglasses
Rain coat
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Skirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof footwear
Thin short sleeve shirts
Sandals

May

May here is consistently hot. Temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Sunglasses
Umbrella
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Shorts
Skirts
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear

June

If you go to Cambodia in June, you will notice that it is really hot. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Shorts
Rain coat
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Dresses
Sunglasses

July

If you go to Cambodia in July, you will notice that it is extremely hot. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Rain coat
Sunglasses
Sandals
Skirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Dresses
Shorts
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Short sleeve shirts

August

August is really hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Shorts
Sunglasses
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Waterproof footwear

September

September for Cambodia can be sweltering. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof luggage
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Shorts
Skirts
Umbrella
Sunglasses
Rain coat
Dresses
Short sleeve shirts

October

October for Cambodia is really hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), with daytime temperatures significantly higher. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Umbrella
Shorts
Dresses
Sunglasses
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Rain coat

November

If you go to Cambodia in November, you will notice that it can be sweltering. Expect it to rain regularly. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Dresses
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Sunscreen lotion
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Short sleeve shirts
Shorts
Sandals
Rain coat

December

Traveling to Cambodia in December, you will notice that it dry with little rain. Expect it to rain once in a while. Average temperatures (including nighttime) are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Sunglasses
Umbrella
Skirts
Short sleeve shirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof luggage
Sandals

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Cambodia, Cambodia

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Cambodia, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types A, C and G
A SIM card that works in Cambodia
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
Appropriate museum wear
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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