Month guide · Phnom Penh · Cambodia
Phnom Penh in November
What November is really like in Phnom Penh: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
November is one of the best months to visit Phnom Penh. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. The dry season returns; the Water Festival can bring huge crowds to the riverside.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 11th-warmest month in Phnom Penh: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with October (31°C (88°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 05:57
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:33
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
Wet season (June–August). Short, heavy afternoon storms, green surroundings and low hotel rates; mornings are usually fine for sightseeing.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- Water Festival (Bon Om Touk) — dragon-boat races on the Tonle Sap in front of the Royal Palace (usually November)
- Independence Day — ceremony at the Independence Monument (9 November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Toul Tom Poung
Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21)
Take the audio guide and allow time; many visitors pair it with Choeung Ek on the same day, which is emotionally heavy, so consider separate days.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Historic site · About 15 km south of the centre
Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
The best known of the Khmer Rouge 'killing fields', where prisoners from S-21 were executed and buried in mass graves.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours plus travel
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Iconic
Museum · Royal Palace and Street 240
National Museum of Cambodia
Visit before a trip to Angkor to see the statues removed from the temples for safekeeping.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
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Market · Wat Phnom and Central Market
Central Market (Phsar Thmei)
Opened in 1937, this bright yellow Art Deco market has a soaring central dome with four wings radiating out.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Shopping
- Food
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 23°C and 8 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Phnom Penh?
It is one of the best months to visit Phnom Penh. The dry season returns; the Water Festival can bring huge crowds to the riverside.
+How warm is Phnom Penh in November?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Phnom Penh in November?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.