Phnom Penh Weather in August

What's the weather like in Phnom Penh (Phnom Penh) in August 2024?

The climate in Phnom Penh during August can be summarized as very hot, humid and wet.

August is in the summer in Phnom Penh and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

Phnom Penh weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.8°C 89.2°F
Nightly temperature 24.5°C 76°F
Average temperature 28.1°C 82.6°F
Daily sunshine 5.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 162 mm 6.4 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 29°C 84.3°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 9.4kph 6 mph

On average August is the 4th wettest month of the year in Phnom Penh with around 162mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh average temperature in August

August rainfall

Phnom Penh average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Phnom Penh average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Phnom Penh in August 2024.

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Phnom Penh weather stats

Phnom Penh weather statistics
Hottest month: April 34.2°C 93.6°F
Driest month: January 6mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: January 9.4hrs
Coldest month: December 29.9°C 85.8°F
Wettest month: October 263mm 10.4ins
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