Cambodia has a tropical monsoon climate. During the rainy season between mid-April and mid-October the Mekong swells and backs into the Tonle Sap (Great Lake), increasing the size of the lake almost threefold. Between November and April winds are less strong and there are higher temperatures (up to 35?C). General information about the climate:

• Rainy season: June – October (<31c) Cool season: November- February (>26c)
• Hot season: March- May : Temperature: from 28c -35c