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Cambodia in May/June - how about the weather?

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mueller1000

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Jan 31, 2010 11:46 AM
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Cambodia in May/June - how about the weather?

Hi
I want to travel to Cambodia at the end of May/beginning of June, for 2 weeks. I am a bit concerned about the weather, after I read that it's already rainy season. So, how is it in May/June? Does it rain the whole day? Is it feasible, or should I choose a different season?
Thanks a lot.

Cocodrilo

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Jan 31, 2010 3:02 PM
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Moderate rainfall in May & June compared to the really wet months of September & October. Even then, it does not rain constantly, just showers inthe mornign & evening/night time. I'd be more concerned with the heat, the temps hit the mid 30s those months...

quad4

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Jan 31, 2010 4:42 PM
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We tripped through Camboida in June, Hot as Hades but the rain wasn't a problem.

cdouille

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Jan 31, 2010 5:21 PM
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It can also rain in the afternoon; there are many micro climates in Cambodia; it all depends on where you are. Actually I find late March and April to be unbearably hot, and the rain is a welcome respite from the heat, since it is usually cloudy even after it rains.

mueller1000

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Feb 1, 2010 10:29 AM
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Thanks! That helps.

PhilipC

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Feb 1, 2010 4:37 PM
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Most visitors would probably prefer winter, November-late Jan. March-April can be unbearably hot. I quite like the wet season.

globeroamer33

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Feb 3, 2010 3:11 AM
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Lucky you! I was in Cambodia end June, early August and it hardly rained at all but it was very hot and humid, as it was in Vietnam also, but more so up North in Hanoi. June ,July and August are the hottest months to travel to these parts but it's also great that there isn't a million tourists around and I got to enjoy the wonder of the temples freely and unhindered.

Cocodrilo

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Feb 3, 2010 3:20 AM
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March, April & May are the hottest months in Cambodia. It will be 5 degrees or more cooler in August...

globeroamer33

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Feb 5, 2010 1:57 AM
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Was thinking about the time I was there...The showers were no longer than half an hour and heavy and refreshing! It was definately hotter up north in Hanoi in July than in Cambodia just that little bit later on. Hope that's of some help. :)
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