What’s the climate like in Cambodia?
The current climate of Cambodia features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 36°C during the day to lows of 32°C. The average yearly temperature is around 34°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 23°C and in the warmer months around 27°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Cambodia in recent years was 60°C in October 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 23°C in December 2017.
On average, Cambodia receives 1317 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The climate of Cambodia is based on weather data from Phnom Penh. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Cambodia for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Cambodia?
The best time to visit Cambodia for sunny weather is January, February, November and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Cambodia. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Cambodia
The climate table of Cambodia shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 32 | 34 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 24 | 7,8 | 22 | 75 | 132 | 147 | 145 | 156 | 219 | 235 | 118 | 36 |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 34°C
- Highest temperature: 36°C in March, April and May
- Lowest temperature: 32°C in January, November and December
- Precipitation: 1317 mm per year, averaging 110 mm per month
- Driest months: 7,8 mm in February, 22 mm in March and 24 mm in January
- Wettest months: 235 mm in October, 219 mm in September and 156 mm in August
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Average Temperature per Month in Cambodia
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Cambodia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Cambodia
This graph shows how much precipitation Cambodia gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Cambodia
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Cambodia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Cambodia
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Cambodia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Cambodia
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Cambodia over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Cambodia by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cambodia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
