Normal weather for Cambodia in January
It's hot in January in Cambodia with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 25°C.
In January, there is an average of 24 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
January is a great month to be in Cambodia for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Cambodia in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
24 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
6 days | 9 days | |
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Start of January
The month of January starts in Cambodia with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 32°C, with nights close to 24°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Cambodia will be around 33°C, with nights close to 24°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
Temperature records
With 39°C, Cambodia hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 15°C to a high of 27°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Cambodia
This chart shows the average daily high temperatures in January in Cambodia, measured in degrees Celsius. The bottom of the chart shows the days of January. Based on historical data, it shows the average daily temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Cambodia
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Cambodia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 6 days of rain in Cambodia.
Daily UV Index in January in Cambodia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Cambodia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Cambodia Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Cambodia, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Cambodia Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Cambodia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Cambodia
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Cambodia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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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.
