Cambodia's capital sits at the confluence of the Mekong, Bassac, and Tonle Sap rivers — a junction known as Chaktomuk. Founded in 1434, it replaced Angkor as the Khmer capital. The city bears scars of the Khmer Rouge regime (1975-79), with Tuol Sleng prison and the Killing Fields serving as powerful memorials. The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda anchor the riverfront.
Nights sit around 26°C and afternoons around 32°C.
Phnom Penh barely changes season: afternoons sit around 33°C and nights around 26°C most of the year.
There is a clear wet season from May – November, peaking in October with around 257 mm. The dry months run from January – February.
Wind is rarely an issue; most months sit between calm and a light breeze. Air quality is worth watching: April averages an AQI of 96, while August clears to 53.
Daylight is steady all year, around 12.0 hours a day.
For what you're after, the best months in Phnom Penh are December – March. Expect fast internet (72 Mbps) and a low cost of living (about €650 a month).
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