Travel advisory · CambodiaSome governments advise against travel to parts of Cambodia.The warnings cover only these areas: 50 km zone along the Cambodia-Thailand border, 20 km strip along the Thailand border.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
- 50 km zone along the Cambodia-Thailand border · avoid all travel · Canada, New Zealand
- 20 km strip along the Thailand border · avoid non-essential travel · Germany, UK
Also named by one government: 30 km zone along the Thailand border (France), Banteay Meanchey (Italy), Battambang (Italy), Cambodia-Thailand border zones (including land crossings) (Spain), Oddar Meanchey (Italy), Pailin (Italy), Preah Vihear province (Italy), Preah Vihear temple (Spain)
| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution | Sep 15, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | No advice against the whole country (regional advisories) | Oct 13, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Prudence accrue, notamment la nuit dans les grandes villes (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Cambodia
Angkor's temples, Phnom Penh's Khmer Rouge-era sites, and beaches and crab shacks on the southern coast.
Cambodia is a country in mainland Southeast Asia, bordered by Thailand, Laos and Vietnam, with a coast on the Gulf of Thailand. Angkor, near Siem Reap, was the centre of the Khmer Empire and is home to the Angkor Wat temple complex. Phnom Penh, the capital and largest city, is the country's political, economic and cultural centre. Its Tuol Sleng prison is now a memorial to the Khmer Rouge period.
The Khmer Empire flourished from the 9th to the 15th centuries. On the southern coast, Sihanoukville is the main beach destination. Kampot and Kep are popular day trips from the Phnom Penh area. Kampot is known for its pepper, and Kep is known for crab shacks that serve crab with Kampot pepper. The dry season runs from November to April, and temperatures can reach about 40 °C around April. The rainy season runs from May to October.
Five things to know before Cambodia
- Get the e-Visa before you fly
UK citizens need a visa; check your own passport on the official site. Apply for the e-Visa at least 4 days before you travel, or buy a visa on arrival at airports and land borders. Check the fee on the e-Visa site. Cambodia e-Visa
- Submit the e-Arrival card within 7 days of flying in
Air arrivals at Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville complete the free Cambodia e-Arrival form online within 7 days before landing. It is separate from the visa. Cambodia e-Arrival
- Buy an Angkor pass for the days you need
Passes come as one day, three days within ten or seven days within a month, and carry your photo. Two to three days lets you see the big temples early and the far ones in the afternoon. Siem Reap
- Carry clean US dollars and some riel
Prices in towns are quoted in dollars, and change under a dollar comes back in riel. Torn or old notes are often refused, so bring crisp ones. Money on the road
- Cover shoulders and knees at temples
Angkor Wat's upper level and working pagodas turn away visitors in shorts or sleeveless tops. Pack a light scarf or trousers for temple days.
Cambodia travel guides
Practical guides from writers who live there.
Temple passes, sunrise spots and how many days to give Angkor.
Read the guidePhnom PenhThe riverfront, the palace and the history museums.
Read the guideKampotPepper farms, the river and Bokor mountain.
Read the guideVisas and entryThe e-Visa, visa on arrival and the e-Arrival card.
Read the guideGetting aroundBuses, domestic flights and tuk-tuk apps between towns.
Read the guideMoney and costsDollars, riel, ATM fees and daily budgets.
Read the guide
Hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights.
- Bed a night
- KHR 40,000
- Food
- KHR 20,000
- Transport
- KHR 10,000
- Sights
- KHR 10,000
A 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day.
- Bed a night
- KHR 120,000
- Food
- KHR 60,000
- Transport
- KHR 40,000
- Sights
- KHR 252,000
A 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
- Bed a night
- KHR 300,000
- Food
- KHR 150,000
- Transport
- KHR 100,000
- Sights
- KHR 500,000
When to go
- Rainy days
- Best
- JanuaryClear4 rainy daysHigh32°Low23°Dry, coolerJanuaryClear
Best
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 22 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, cooler
- FebruaryClear3 rainy daysHigh34°Low23°DryFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 19 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry
- MarchClear7 rainy daysHigh36°Low25°Hot, dryMarchClear
- High
- 36°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 47 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, dry
- AprilRain14 rainy daysHigh36°Low27°HottestAprilRain
- High
- 36°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 113 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hottest
- MayRain26 rainy daysHigh34°Low27°Rains beginMayRain
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 216 mm
- Rainy days
- 26
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rains begin
- JuneRain24 rainy daysHigh33°Low26°Green, showersJuneRain
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 179 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Green, showers
- JulyRain24 rainy daysHigh32°Low25°WetJulyRain
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 205 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet
- AugustRain25 rainy daysHigh33°Low26°WetAugustRain
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 216 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet
- SeptemberRain28 rainy daysHigh32°Low25°WettestSeptemberRain
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 333 mm
- Rainy days
- 28
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wettest
- OctoberRain26 rainy daysHigh31°Low25°Floods possibleOctoberRain
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 350 mm
- Rainy days
- 26
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Floods possible
- NovemberRain16 rainy daysHigh31°Low24°Dry, greenNovemberRain
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 172 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, green
- DecemberPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh31°Low23°Dry, coolerDecemberPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 44 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, cooler
Average daily high and low in Siem Reap, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Cambodia
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
25
- Feels like
- 29°
- Humidity
- 88%
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 86%
Cambodia
03:05 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today33°25°86%Tuesday: Thunderstorms. High 33°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 86%.
- Wed33°25°71%Wednesday: Thunderstorms. High 33°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 71%.
- Thu32°24°54%Thursday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 54%.
- Fri33°24°44%Friday: Rain. High 33°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 44%.
- Sat33°24°57%Saturday: Drizzle. High 33°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 57%.
- Sun32°24°63%Sunday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 63%.
- Mon32°23°51%Monday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 51%.
Updated 11:20 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 4,107 KHR
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Cambodia FAQ
Do I need a visa for Cambodia?
UK citizens do; check your own passport on the official e-Visa site. Apply online at least 4 days before you travel, or buy a visa on arrival at airports and land borders. Air travelers also fill in the free e-Arrival card.
How many days do I need at Angkor?
Two to three days. One day covers Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Ta Prohm at a rush; a three-day pass adds Banteay Srei and the quieter outer temples.
Should I use dollars or riel in Cambodia?
Both. Most prices are in US dollars and ATMs usually dispense dollars; small change and street food come in riel. Bring clean, untorn notes.
When is the best time to visit Cambodia?
November to February is dry and at its coolest. March to May gets very hot, and the rains from June to October turn the countryside green but can flood roads.
How do I get from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh?
By bus in about five to six hours, or by a short domestic flight. Buses leave through the day from both towns.