Phnom Penh Weather in January

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

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

January is in the winter in Phnom Penh and is typically the 2nd 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.

Phnom Penh weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.7°C 89.1°F
Nightly temperature 21.1°C 70°F
Average temperature 26.4°C 79.5°F
Daily sunshine 9.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 6 mm 0.2 ins
Rainy days 1 days
Sea temperature 27.3°C 81.2°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 8.6kph 5 mph

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.

January temperatures in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh average temperature in January

January rainfall

Phnom Penh average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Phnom Penh average rain in January

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 January 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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