Cambodia

Preah Sihanouk

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Preah Sihanouk is a coastal city in Cambodia that acts as a gateway to the region’s dive sites along the Gulf of Thailand. While the city itself has limited direct diving, it functions as a practical base for accessing nearby offshore reefs and wrecks reachable by boat from the coast, and it hosts a small number of local diving centers that serve visitors with courses, gear rental, and day trips. The area is characterized by warm tropical waters and generally calm conditions, with marine life typical of Gulf of Thailand sites. For divers, the main value lies in its role as a transport and logistics hub to nearby offshore dive opportunities rather than a premier site on its own.

Essential information for traveling in Cambodia

About Cambodia

Sea
Gulf of Thailand and Indian Ocean
Timezone
Asia/Phnom_Penh
Languages
KM
Demonym
Cambodian
Phone prefix
+855

Practicalities

Currency
KHR
Voltage
230
Plug type
Type A, Type C, Type E, Type F, Type G
Airports
PNH Sihanoukville uses KOS SAI

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Preah Sihanouk

Nearby Dive Sites (14)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Preah Sihanouk

The best time to dive in Preah Sihanouk

The best months to dive in Preah Sihanouk are from Febuary to April. Temperatures are confortable (27-29°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
27 °C 29 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
27 °C 29 °C 6/10
03 - Mar.
28 °C 30 °C 6/10
04 - Apr.
29 °C 31 °C 5/10
05 - May
29 °C 31 °C 4/10
06 - Jun.
28 °C 30 °C 4/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 30 °C 4/10
08 - Aug.
28 °C 30 °C 4/10
09 - Sept.
28 °C 29 °C 4/10
10 - Oct.
28 °C 30 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
28 °C 29 °C 4/10
12 - Dec.
28 °C 29 °C 7/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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