Climate of Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Point-value climate at Phnom Penh (Phnom Penh, Cambodia). Population approximately 1,466,000.
Located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Phnom Penh has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 1,466,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 26.6°C / 79.9°F in December to 30.3°C / 86.5°F in April, with rainfall varying from 10 mm / 0.4 in (January) to 259 mm / 10.2 in (October) — about 1384 mm / 54.5 in across the year. As the national capital of Cambodia, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Phnom Penh's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, December.
Best time to visit Phnom Penh →
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.9°C80.4°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 27.7°C81.9°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 29.4°C84.9°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 30.3°C86.5°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| May | 29.8°C85.6°F | 150 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| June | 29.1°C84.4°F | 150 mm5.9″ | Tropical |
| July | 28.7°C83.7°F | 159 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 28.6°C83.5°F | 157 mm6.2″ | Tropical |
| September | 28.1°C82.6°F | 225 mm8.9″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.9°C82.2°F | 259 mm10.2″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.4°C81.3°F | 130 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.6°C79.9°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Phnom Penh?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, December. Phnom Penh's warmest month is April at an average of 30.3°C / 86.5°F, and its driest month is January with about 10 mm / 0.4 in of rain.
What is the climate of Phnom Penh?
Phnom Penh, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.6°C / 79.9°F in December to 30.3°C / 86.5°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 1384 mm / 54.5 in, with the wettest month being October (259 mm / 10.2 in) and the driest January (10 mm / 0.4 in).
What is the average temperature in Phnom Penh in April?
The average temperature in Phnom Penh in April is 30.3°C / 86.5°F, with rainfall of about 65 mm / 2.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Phnom Penh?
The driest month in Phnom Penh is January, with about 10 mm / 0.4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26.9°C / 80.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Phnom Penh?
The wettest month in Phnom Penh is October, with approximately 259 mm / 10.2 in of average monthly rainfall.