Sihanoukville in December
Great time to visit
Peak season begins with gorgeous weather and full tourist infrastructure operating. Prices rise significantly for the holidays, but conditions are perfect for beach activities and nightlife.
Weather
December delivers ideal beach weather with consistently sunny skies and pleasant temperatures. Humidity drops to comfortable levels around 65% and the cooling northeast monsoon keeps things breezy. Rain becomes rare.
30°C high22°C low3 rain days
Crowds & Cost
high crowds
~$58/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Christmas celebrations
- •New Year's Eve beach parties
December Tips
- •Book New Year's accommodation months ahead
- •Perfect weather for all outdoor activities and island hopping
- •Expect Christmas/New Year premium pricing
All Months
November through April gives you the sweet spot - dry skies, steady breezes, and temperatures that don't melt your phone. December and January get busy with European winter escapees, so book ahead. March and April heat up but stay dry. The rains start in May and don't quit until October. And we're talking proper monsoon downpours, not gentle showers. Some places close completely. But if you don't mind getting soaked, accommodation prices drop by half and you'll have beaches mostly to yourself between storms.
Sihanoukville Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
5/10
Families
5/10
Adventure
6/10
Budget
7/10
Luxury
4/10
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