Phnom Penh Night Market
Market Night market offering street food and local crafts
Phnom Penh Night Market along the riverside fills after dark with clothing stalls, souvenir vendors and street‑food carts; visitors sample Khmer snacks, buy textiles and watch the riverfront scene.
The Phnom Penh Night Market is an open-air evening market in central Phnom Penh, Cambodia, located near the riverfront. It is a popular informal shopping and street-food area for tourists and residents alike.
Stalls and small tents sell a range of items including street food, fresh fruit, inexpensive clothing, souvenirs and handcrafted goods. Food options commonly include grilled meats, noodle dishes and snacks served from food carts and small kitchens; seating is informal and shared.
The market grew organically in the 21st century as evening commerce developed along Phnom Penh’s riverfront precinct; it is not a single purpose-built facility but a cluster of vendors operating nightly. Management and vendor composition have shifted over time with changes in municipal regulations and riverside development.
The market sits along the riverside area near Sisowath Quay in central Phnom Penh, within walking distance of the Royal Palace and other riverside attractions.
- Best time to visit: Most activity runs from about 6pm to 10pm; evenings are busiest and many stalls accept only cash.
- Location tip: Located close to the riverfront and Riverside hotels, it is easy to combine with a walk along Sisowath Quay.
How to Get to Phnom Penh Night Market #
Phnom Penh Night Market sits on the Riverside (Sisowath Quay) in central Phnom Penh near the Royal Palace and Wat Phnom. It’s an easy short tuk‑tuk ride from most central hotels; many visitors simply walk along the riverfront to reach the market (a few minutes from the river promenade).
Tuk‑tuks and metered taxis are the most common way to get there from elsewhere in the city; buses and city shuttles serve Phnom Penh but routes and stops change frequently-use a local map or ask your hotel for the best bus/tuk‑tuk route.
Tips for Visiting Phnom Penh Night Market #
- Go in the early evening, just after stalls open, to get fresher food choices and to avoid the busiest peak-hour crowds.
- Bring small bills and have cash handy for most vendors - many stalls prefer cash and change can be limited later in the night.
- Venture beyond the main aisles: smaller side stalls often sell more authentic, locally made crafts and prepared dishes that tourist-facing booths do not.
Best Time to Visit Phnom Penh Night Market #
Evening visits during the dry season (November-February) offer the most pleasant conditions but also the largest crowds; weekdays are quieter than weekends.
Weather & Climate near Phnom Penh Night Market #
Phnom Penh Night Market's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1370 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 7 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 28°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 31°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 35°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (153 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (161 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 (224 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 (258 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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