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Best time to visit Phnom Penh (and when it is crowded)

Phnom Penh is a city destination in Cambodia. Its peak season is January, February, and April, and it is least crowded in June, July, August, and September. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
QuietModerateBusyVery BusyPacked

Busiest months

January, February, and April

Quietest months

June, July, August, and September

Phnom Penh month by month

How crowded Phnom Penh gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Phnom Penh in January
Quiet
Phnom Penh in February
Quiet
Phnom Penh in March
Quiet
Phnom Penh in April
Quiet
Phnom Penh in May
Quiet
Phnom Penh in June
Quiet
Phnom Penh in July
Quiet
Phnom Penh in August
Quiet
Phnom Penh in September
Quiet
Phnom Penh in October
Quiet
Phnom Penh in November
Quiet
Phnom Penh in December
Quiet

A typical year, week by week

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Common questions

Is Phnom Penh busy?
Phnom Penh gets busiest in January, February, and April. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Phnom Penh?
For thinner crowds, visit Phnom Penh in June, July, August, and September, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Phnom Penh least crowded?
Phnom Penh is least crowded in June, July, August, and September.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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