Best time to visit Phnom Penh

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When is the best time to visit Phnom Penh?

The best time to visit Phnom Penh is November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Phnom Penh32
    Jan
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Phnom Penh32
    Feb
  • 34°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Phnom Penh34
    Mar
  • 34°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Phnom Penh34
    Apr
  • 34°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Phnom Penh34
    May
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Phnom Penh33
    Jun
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Phnom Penh32
    Jul
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Phnom Penh32
    Aug
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Phnom Penh31
    Sep
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Phnom Penh31
    Oct
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Phnom Penh30
    Nov
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Phnom Penh30
    Dec

Best time to visit

The weather guide for Cambodia (Phnom Penh) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Phnom Penh?

The hottest time of year in Phnom Penh is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 34°C with extreme heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Phnom Penh?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Phnom Penh with 263mm on average. There are normally 17 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Phnom Penh?

The sunniest time of year in Phnom Penh is normally January with bright sunshine on average for 76% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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