In Cambodia there are two main seasons: wet and dry.
Wet season in Cambodia - The result of the southwestern monsoon, which blows to the territory of the country from May to October, as a result of which at this time over the cambodia is spilled by three quarters of annual precipitation.
As you understood, the wet season is rain, well, and the peak of the rainy season - from July to September (during these months it is rained every day). Rainy days however, not so scary: as a rule, it is only half an hour of heavy rain, and "crying heaven" at all is not all day. Although the latter, too, sometimes occur, but rarely. In general, in the Cambodian wet season you are in any case the podmoknet.But these rains are easy to wait. Yes, no one can predict when a storm will start specifically with the rain. When you feel the wind intensified, and the air suddenly became cooler, you have about five minutes to find a refuge. When the storm passes, inspection of attractions and shopping are much more pleasant than the same classes, but in a hot noon of the dry season.
But in any case, do not be lazy to bring an umbrella with you - when it rains in the phnompene, it becomes pretty windy - all umbrellas turns inside out.
Your waterproof raincoats will be less useful than bright polyethylene poncho-rains that are sold at every corner for 2000 rielels ($ 0.50).
They are compact enough - they can be worn in a bag or backpack, and they can really provide good protection against shower. Wear flip flops, if not too cool for such shoes. During the rainy season, there are often floods of varying degrees, so you, for sure, flinch on the ankle or knee, so, we cried your beautiful sneakers or ballet shoes for many thousands of dollars.
In addition to wet feet, the main disadvantage of traveling in the rainy season in Cambodia is bad road conditions. The main part of the roads in Cambodia are ground, and in the rainy season, they turn into broken areas with rods and pitches filled with liquid mud.
The puddles on the roads can dry off a couple of hours after the rain, and on rural roads they can not dry and you will get drunk on your motorcycle specifically. So, if you want to travel in rural areas, in particular, in the north and northeast of the country, prepare for your journey a little longer.
No, of course, life does not stop, and you will still be able to go anywhere, but it will only take longer. The main routes of Cambodia - namely, the pondosena - Siem Rip (SiemreaP), Phnom Penh - Battambang and Phnom Penh - Sihanoukville - "All Convent", good and with them much fewer problems than with these terrible dirty roads. Most visitors go to cities on Tuk Tuka or a motorcycle. Motorcycles are not recommended in the rain - well, just if you drive in the raincoat. Well, Tuk-Tuk - just right, because tourists go under the canopy. Taxi cars at this time of the year are often worth the same as the Tuk-Tuki, and, of course, it is a hundred times more convenient, so pay attention to this way of movement.
On the other hand, during the wet season of Cambodia, it can be very beautiful. Dust, which also irritates sometimes, becomes mud, but all around the greener twice.
Angkor Wat, in particular, looks much cooler in the rainy season - these ancient ruins acquire some kind of special charm. Well, to admire Angkor-Vat during a thunderstorm - this is damn, irreplaceable experience. True, perhaps, for the most romantic and desperate. And the main plus is that much less travelers come to the country at this time, not wanting to mock in the rains - well, it is generally a gift of heaven, because you don't have to "share" the sights with each other.
At the regional level, the strongest rains in the country are shedding over the mountains of the Cravan (Mountain Cardamon), while at the coastline at this time there are quite big waves, and it rains there are also strong there.
Another plus is that in the wet season, prices for trips are lowered, and if you are going on your own, you can stay in a beautiful hotel for half the price literally.
In general, the main council for those who go to the rainy season: prepare well. If you are traveling with a backpack, cover it with a raincoat or generally wrap in the film if you are going to the far path. Use plastic bags in order not to save your wallets and passports, electronics, and everything that should remain dry. And most importantly, keep calm.
Dry season in Cambodia It lasts from October to April, when the "dusty" northeast monsoon attacks the country. At this time, Cambodia sometimes happens very windy. Although in November and January, it is quite cool (temperatures are lowered up to 20 degrees Celsius, Ho Ho), by April Sun is already just scorching.
The peak of the tourist season of Cambodia, when travelers arrive in the country in a massive manner, falls for the period from November to January. And there are almost no rain, and not so hot. But prices come in this season above, and places in hotels are smaller (but it is unlikely to count the problem, there are always options).
To Marta, it is already burning here, well, and April, as I have already written, too hot, so that it is necessary.
But but, in the dry season, at least the roads are normal. So, and ride around the country, much easier by the exception of the dust clubs, which are raised from under the wheels (that dust that once crookedly flooded all the roads in the wet season). But the beach stripes of Cambodia - Kep, Préa Sihanuk and Kahkong are hot in a pleasant sun and brag about their clean calm waters - if you are a lover on the beach, the dry season is the season for you.
Summing up
The dry season lasts from November to April. From November to January, there is a slightly cooler, while from February to April there is hotter all and more dusty. November - the coldest month, April is hot.
The wet season lasts from May to October. The period from July to September is the most wet to the year. Of course, these are only officially recognized data, but the weather is unpredictable, and the starting time / end of the rains or heat can slightly move.