Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Monument

How to Get to Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Monument #

The Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Monument sits on the riverside in central Phnom Penh along Sisowath Quay near the Royal Palace riverfront. It is within easy walking distance of the Royal Palace / riverfront area and the National Museum; from the riverside stretch most visitors reach it on foot.

From Phnom Penh International Airport it is roughly a 10-12 km drive into the city center (about 20-30 minutes by car, depending on traffic); the common way to reach the monument is by tuk‑tuk, taxi or city bus to Sisowath Quay.

Best Time to Visit Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Monument #

The Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Monument and nearby coastal areas are most pleasant in the dry season (November-April) when rain is minimal.

Dry season (best for walking and beaches nearby)

November-April · ~24-32°C

Lower humidity and less rain make coastal sightseeing and walking around monuments easier and more pleasant.

Wet season (trade-offs)

May-October · ~24-31°C

Frequent showers reduce crowds and make the landscape greener, but heavy rain can disrupt travel and outdoor plans.

Weather & Climate near Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Monument #

Climate

Vietnam-Cambodia Friendship Monument'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 (1392 mm/year), wettest in October with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 96 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JanuaryFebruaryDecember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

43°

Warmest Month

16°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

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.

91 Ideal

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

22° – 31°

61%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

9 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

11.4h daylight

February

February is hot, feeling like 28°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

28°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

23° – 32°

53%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

10 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

11.7h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 31°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 34°

54%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

31 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

12.0h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

30°C

Temperature

26° – 35°

60%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

64 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

12.3h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 35°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

35°

Feels Like Hot

30°C

Temperature

26° – 34°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

152 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.5h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (153 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

35°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 33°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

153 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (162 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

34°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 32°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

162 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

12.6h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (158 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

34°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 32°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

158 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (225 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

34°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

25° – 31°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

225 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (261 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

25° – 31°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

261 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

11.8h daylight

November

November is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

24° – 31°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

130 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

11.5h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

23° – 31°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

37 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

11.3h daylight

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