When is the best time to go to Phnom Penh
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Phnom Penh, Cambodia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Phnom Penh are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 6mm | 9.4hrs | 12.3hrs |
Hot, humid and very dry weather often prevails in Phnom Penh during the month of January
It is perhaps a good month to visit Phnom Penh, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Phnom Penh and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Phnom Penh with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Phnom Penh weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 8mm | 9.3hrs | 12.5hrs |
February in Phnom Penh is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Phnom Penh, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Phnom Penh and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Phnom Penh with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Phnom Penh weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 29mm | 8.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Phnom Penh is characteristically very hot and dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Phnom Penh.
March is in the spring in Phnom Penh and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Phnom Penh with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 68mm | 8.3hrs | 13.1hrs |
Phnom Penh's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Phnom Penh.
April is in the spring in Phnom Penh and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 35°C (94°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Phnom Penh with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 166mm | 7.2hrs | 13.4hrs |
May is a wet, humid month in Phnom Penh and the temperature is generally very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Phnom Penh for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Phnom Penh and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Phnom Penh with around 166mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 156mm | 6.3hrs | 12.3hrs |
June in Phnom Penh is generally wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Phnom Penh for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Phnom Penh and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Phnom Penh with around 156mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 149mm | 5.8hrs | 12.5hrs |
July in Phnom Penh is generally wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Phnom Penh for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Phnom Penh and is typically the 6th 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.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Phnom Penh with around 149mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 162mm | 5.7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Phnom Penh is characteristically very hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Phnom Penh for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
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.
On average August is the 5th 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.
Phnom Penh weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 245mm | 5.3hrs | 13.1hrs |
Phnom Penh's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Phnom Penh for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Phnom Penh and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Phnom Penh with around 245mm 9.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Phnom Penh weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 263mm | 6.8hrs | 13.4hrs |
October is a very wet, humid month in Phnom Penh and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Phnom Penh for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Phnom Penh and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Phnom Penh with around 263mm 10.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Phnom Penh weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 115mm | 8.2hrs | 12.3hrs |
The weather in November in Phnom Penh is characteristically hot, humid and damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Phnom Penh.
November is in the fall / autumn in Phnom Penh and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Phnom Penh with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Phnom Penh weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 27mm | 9.1hrs | 12.5hrs |
December in Phnom Penh is generally dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Phnom Penh, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Phnom Penh and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Phnom Penh with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Phnom Penh weather stats
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | May | 30.4°C 86.7°F |
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