Royal Palace of Cambodia
The Royal Palace of Cambodia is a royal palace located in Phnom Penh, built in Khmer architecture. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Cambodia, ranking 8th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The palace is open from 08:00-11:00 and 14:00-17:00, with an admission price of US$10. It is located at Sothearos Blvd in Phnom Penh, 1 km from the capital. The nearest airport is Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang), located 23 km away. Nearby sights include Wat Phnom at 1.6 km, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum at 2.1 km, and Choeung Ek at 9.4 km.
Temperatures are high throughout the year, ranging from daily lows of 22 °C in January and December to highs of 35 °C in April. Rainfall varies significantly by month. January and February are relatively dry, with rain falling on 3 to 4 days per month. From May through November, monthly rainfall increases substantially, with September and October experiencing over 250 mm of rain on more than 20 days each.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is September, with about 256 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 10 | 4 | 35 | 74 | 120 | 150 | 165 | 199 | 256 | 252 | 113 | 22 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 15 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
