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Best time to visit Cambodia in September 🇰🇭
September in Cambodia is shoulder season — mixed conditions. a shoulder-season pick — quieter and cheaper, but expect mixed weather or a few closures.
Last updated June 2026
Is September a good time to visit Cambodia? Quick answer
Workable — shoulder season with mixed conditions.
| Verdict for September | Shoulder season — mixed conditions |
| Average temperature | 32°C high / 24°C low |
| Rainy days | ~16 days |
| Crowds | low |
| Prices | low |
| Events this month | Pchum Ben (ancestor festival) |
| Peak months overall | January, February, November, December |
| Insider tip | Buy the 3-day Angkor pass and spread visits across sunrise/sunset. |
Cambodia year at a glance
The absolute peak months for Cambodia are January, February, November, December. September is a solid shoulder choice if you want fewer crowds.
What Cambodia is like in September
Still wet but countryside is impossibly green; great value. Best Nov–Feb (cool & dry). Hot Mar–May. Wet Jun–Oct but Angkor's moats are full and the jungle is lush.
Insider tip
Buy the 3-day Angkor pass and spread visits across sunrise/sunset.
Where to go in September instead
Japan in September
Cherry blossoms in spring, fiery maples in autumn.
Indonesia in September
Endless islands, two seasons.
China in September
Continental — pick a region first.
Jordan in September
Petra under blue skies.
Türkiye in September
Cappadocia balloons and Aegean beaches.
Georgia in September
Mountain valleys and wine country.
FAQs: Cambodia in September
Is September a good time to visit Cambodia?
It's a shoulder month: workable but mixed. September in Cambodia is shoulder season — mixed conditions. Expect average highs around 32°C and lows near 24°C, with roughly 16 rainy days.
What is the weather like in Cambodia in September?
Average daily high around 32°C, low around 24°C, with about 16 rainy days. Still wet but countryside is impossibly green; great value.
What events or festivals happen in Cambodia in September?
Key events in September include Pchum Ben (ancestor festival).
Are flights and hotels cheaper in Cambodia in September?
Prices in September are typically low — one of the cheaper windows, with low crowds.
Should I book Cambodia in advance for September?
You can usually book closer to your travel dates in September — supply is plenty and prices stay reasonable.