Welcome the blissful warmth of Cambodias tropical sun and embark on the amazing adventure that awaits you. Similar to the rest of Southeast Asia, it mainly consists of monsoons known as tropical wet and dry. The rainy season runs from May to October with a temperature of 22 C along with high humidity. On the other hand, the dry season, lasting from November to April is when the temperature rises up to 40 C.
Visiting Phnom Penh can be a delightful treat for the traveller to Cambodia, as it is the capital and also the largest city in the country. Situated on the extraordinary Mekong Rivers banks, it is the heart of the nations commercial, cultural, tourist and historical activities. Also, the weather of this city is generally sunny with slight variations year-round and an average temperature of 77 to 85 degrees. During the summer season, it is advisable to always be well hydrated and protected from sun burns while travelling.
Some of the key attractions of the city include the Royal Palace which is an outstanding array of buildings constructed in Khmer style including a Throne Hall and a fascinating iron built French house which was donated to King Norodom by Napoleon III in the year 1876. In addition, right next to the Palace, there is the traditional Silver Pagoda, home to priceless Buddha statues such as the Emerald Buddha and a life-sized gold Buddha covered in valuable jewellery and thousands of gems. This pagoda also has a floor covered by over five thousand magnificent silver tiles. Furthermore, the National Museum, a red-brick, pseudo-Khmer style structure built by French in 1917 is a fascinating attraction which consists of a wide collection of Khmer sculptures. These sculptures belonged to the pre-Angkorian period or the seventh century to the post-Angkorian period known as the 14th century.
Discover the stunning sights of this fantastic city and indulge in its idyllic weather while enjoying the rich perks of a
hotel in Phnom Penh. An ideal choice for a luxurious stay in a
Phnom Penh Hotel close to the main attractions would be Raffles Hotel Le Royal. Moreover, the best time to visit can be during December and January due to the cooler temperatures along with the heavenly warm and tropical atmosphere.
