Ancient temples of Angkor Wat, river towns, and emerging culture scene.
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7 events throughout the year
March
29.5°C · 1 event
The dry season shoulder before the heat peaks. cool mornings, clear skies, and the temple complex at its most serene. the best month for sunrise at Angkor Wat.
April
29.8°C · 2 events
Cambodia's biggest holiday. businesses close for up to a week, locals travel home.
Temperatures soar past 35°C. intense but uncrowded.
June
28.2°C · 1 event
Monsoon rains begin. lush green countryside but muddy roads.
September
27°C · 1 event
15-day religious festival honouring the dead. pagodas come alive with offerings.
November
26.6°C · 2 events
Boat races on the Tonle Sap with fireworks and celebrations.
Clear skies and ideal conditions for temple exploration at Angkor Wat.
March
29.5°C · 1 event
The dry season shoulder before the heat peaks. cool mornings, clear skies, and the temple complex at its most serene. the best month for sunrise at Angkor Wat.
April
29.8°C · 2 events
Cambodia's biggest holiday. businesses close for up to a week, locals travel home.
Temperatures soar past 35°C. intense but uncrowded.
June
28.2°C · 1 event
Monsoon rains begin. lush green countryside but muddy roads.
September
27°C · 1 event
15-day religious festival honouring the dead. pagodas come alive with offerings.
November
26.6°C · 2 events
Boat races on the Tonle Sap with fireworks and celebrations.
Clear skies and ideal conditions for temple exploration at Angkor Wat.
Angkor Wat is the reason most people come to Cambodia, and it delivers. The temple complex outside Siem Reap is the largest religious monument in the world — spending even half a day walking through Angkor Thom, the Bayon, and Ta Prohm, where tree roots grow through the walls, is a genuinely affecting experience. But Cambodia offers more than its headline attraction. Phnom Penh is a riverside capital with excellent food and sobering history. The coast around Kep and Kampot is quiet and underrated.
Cambodian cuisine doesn't get the attention of Thai or Vietnamese food, but amok, lok lak, and fresh seafood on the coast are well worth exploring.
The dry season from November through April is the best time to visit. For Australians, Cambodia is extremely cheap — the USD circulates alongside the riel, and a comfortable day costs very little by Australian standards. Visa on arrival is straightforward. Most travellers fly via Bangkok or Singapore, making it easy to combine with a broader Southeast Asia trip.
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Vietnam
Breathtaking landscapes, incredible street food, and rich history.
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7,000+ islands of pristine beaches, diving, and warm hospitality.
Bali
Tropical paradise with ancient temples, rice terraces, and vibrant culture.
Japan
Where ancient tradition meets cutting-edge modernity. Sakura, temples, world-class cuisine, and legendary powder snow.
