Best Time to Visit Cambodia Beaches

Halal Tourism (Cambodia)

Phnom Penh, March 31st, 2023 —

The hotter it is in Cambodia, the more people flock to the soft sandy beaches on the large Koh Rong island, where the 32nd season of Survivor was filmed. In April and May, the two hottest months in the country (with temperatures that regularly get into the 40s), the beaches on Koh Rong and the quieter Sihanoukville are popular destinations-while the sun is strong, the ocean is the perfect way to get a break from the heat and escape the sweltering cities.

This is also a good time to visit if you’re looking for bargains, as many hotels are discounted during the hot season.

Cambodia’s best beach season, however, is in December and January, when the slightly cooler temperatures make it possible to work on your tan for hours. Koh Rong is Cambodia’s main summer resort destination, with 28 beaches that go from the popular Sok San (or Long Beach) to the quiet, secluded Koh Rong Samloem (Lazy Beach).

During the cool season, the islands see very little rain, and the humidity is much lower than the rest of the year. Temperatures don’t vary much during the day, when it’s usually in the low 30s with plenty of sunshine. In the evenings, however, it can drop down to the high 20s, making for pleasant weather for evening walks under the stars.