Sihanoukville

General information

Sihanoukville was originally founded as a port town, half a century ago. Today this provincial town, located on the southwest peninsula facing the Gulf of Thailand, is Cambodia’s premier beach destination. Miles of powdered white sand beaches, picturesque islands and warm tropical waters can be visited year-round. The nearby islands teeming with coral and tropical fish offer excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving. If you are a seafood lover, you will especially enjoy the local specialties of fresh caught crab and shrimp.

Weather Summary

Sihanoukville has a tropical climate; it sees significant rainfall most months and has a short dry season. The temperatures are highest in April, averaging around 29°C (84.2°F) and at the lowest in January, averaging 26.8°C (80.2°F). The average temperature year-round is 27.6° (81.7°F) and the average precipitation is 3498 mm. The least amount of rainfall occurs in February with an average of 26mm. Precipitation reaches its peak in August with an average of 697 mm.

Highlights of Sihanoukville

Sihanoukville Beaches

Sihanoukville town sits in the centre of a small peninsula that juts into the warm waters of the Gulf of Thailand. Several fine, near-white sand beaches easily accessible from the town line the shore around the peninsula. The main beaches are lined with little thatch roofed beach bars and seafood shacks offering cold drinks, beach umbrellas and chairs, seafood BBQ, evening parties, water sports and more.

Ochheuteal and Serendipity Beaches are the most popular and the busiest beaches with plenty of nearby hotels, guesthouses, bars and restaurants. On the other side of town, Victory Beach (at the base of Weather Station Hill (or Victory Hill) is also popular but not as busy) offers a somewhat more tranquil atmosphere. Otres Beach is similar to Ochheuteal but far less touristy and has a relaxed, out of the way feel. The other beaches include Independence Beach and Sokha Beach.

Sihanoukville town sits in the centre of a small peninsula that juts into the warm waters of the Gulf of Thailand. Several fine, near-white sand beaches easily accessible from the town line the shore around the peninsula. The main beaches are lined with little thatch roofed beach bars and seafood shacks offering cold drinks, beach umbrellas and chairs, seafood BBQ, evening parties, water sports and more. Ochheuteal and Serendipity Beaches are the most popular and the busiest beaches with plenty of nearby hotels, guesthouses, bars and
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Climate chart in Sihanoukville

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