Orussey Market
Market Busy Phnom Penh market known for wholesale goods
Orussey Market supplies Phnom Penh with wholesale and retail stalls for clothing, dry goods and produce; visitors come for market photography, bargain shopping and to try local snacks at food stalls.
Orussey Market (Phsar Orussey) is a major commercial market in central Phnom Penh, Cambodia, known for a wide variety of goods serving local shoppers and small retailers. The market is an active wholesale and retail centre in the urban core.
Shoppers encounter clothing, textiles, household items, small electronics, and numerous food stalls and vendors. The market has dense rows of stalls and is busiest early in the day when fresh goods and wholesale deliveries arrive.
Orussey Market expanded as Phnom Penh’s commercial activities concentrated in the city centre and has long functioned as a key local wholesale and retail hub. It reflects the pattern of urban markets that combine daily commerce with small-scale wholesale trade.
The market is located in central Phnom Penh and is accessible by local transport; it forms part of the city’s network of large inner-city markets that supply residents and traders.
- Trading tips: Bargaining is common in many stalls and the market is busiest in the morning when traders and wholesalers arrive with new stocks.
How to Get to Orussey Market #
Orussey Market (Phsar Orussey) is in central Phnom Penh and is easily reached by tuk‑tuk or taxi from the city centre - it’s a short drive from landmarks such as the Central Market (Phsar Thmei) and the Independence Monument. From central bus or train stops in Phnom Penh expect a 5-15 minute tuk‑tuk ride; once at the market the stalls are directly adjacent to the road and the area is explored on foot.
Tips for Visiting Orussey Market #
- Arrive early to catch wholesalers and early-morning buyers-produce and bulk stalls are most active then and many vendors begin packing up by midday.
- Push beyond the main aisles into the market's inner corridors and upstairs sections where clothing, secondhand goods and small repair stalls are concentrated and less frequented by tourists.
- Combine a market visit with nearby streets for local eateries and street-food stalls favored by residents rather than the tourist-facing restaurants on the outer edges.
Best Time to Visit Orussey Market #
Go in the dry season for the fullest market experience, and arrive early in the morning to avoid peak crowds.
Weather & Climate near Orussey Market #
Orussey Market's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1394 mm/year), wettest in October with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 9 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 28°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 31°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 35°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (153 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (163 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (158 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (225 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (261 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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