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Sihanoukville stays warm all year with average highs between 30 and 33 degrees Celsius. Nights remain mild from 23 to 26 degrees. March to May feels hottest. Rain falls mostly from June to October. The best time to visit is from November to February when skies are clear and calm.
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Visit between November and February. The days are dry and clear, and the sea is calm, making it perfect for beach time.
The Cambodian Riel is the local currency. US dollars are widely accepted, and most big hotels and restaurants take credit cards.
The town is calm for most visits. Take care of your belongings, use official taxis, and keep documents safe. Local help is easy.
Tuk-tuks move across town fast. You can hire private cars. Boats run to the islands. Buses and taxis link to Phnom Penh.
Dress modestly at the temples, remove your shoes before entering, and use both hands when giving. A smile opens doors, and respect goes far.
Average flight time
16-20 hours
Distance from London
6,200 miles
The beaches stretch wide and soft. Ochheuteal and Otres keep their calm. Sokha stays deeper and clearer. Prampi Chaon brings waves that crash a bit more. Prek Treng stays rocky but warm. You pick your beach. No big crowds. No fast pace. Just you and the water.
Start at Serendipity Beach. Book a boat to Koh Rong or Koh Rong Sanloem. Dive centres take you straight to the reef. Waters stay warm all year. You can hire a bike or hike up to Wat Leu. Or walk slower near Deum Chhrey Beach. Park yourself with a fresh drink. You move as much or as little as you want.
The town is named after a king. Not many towns can say the same. Wat Krom and Wat Leu sit on low hills. Both give views of the sea. Phnom Leu looks over the port. You hear temple bells in the wind. There is no need to rush. The past lives quietly here.
Go beyond the centre and find green hills. You reach Ream National Park in no time. The mangroves shift with the tide, and you find hidden paths. Kbal Chhay Waterfall is a quick ride out. The air changes there. It smells of stone and stream. Even the sounds feel clean.
The beach stays clean. The breeze stays gentle—many top-end hotels now line Sokha. You will notice polished paths and shaded walkways. Rooms face the coast. The views remain clear. People smile. It feels calm without trying. Stay at Song Saa for island peace. Pick the Royal Sands for a broad sea view—or book JATI Koh Russey for a barefoot touch of class.
Seafood costs less. It tastes fresh. You choose your fish at the market. The Snake House has a mix of flavours and a twist of style. Villa Garden near the beach serves crab and cocktails. Khmer Gourmet keeps it clean and simple. You won’t go hungry.
There are no neon lights. Nights fall easily. Wat Leu lights up in gold as the sun goes down. A few tables by the shore. A warm breeze. That is all. You feel close to the one beside you. That’s what you take home.
The beaches are long and shallow. You can walk for miles. The water stays gentle. Boats to the islands run steadily. Shops sell snacks and shaded hats. There are places to stay with big rooms. The town keeps things simple. Kids play and splash. You watch. Easy.
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