Climate of Ratanakiri, Cambodia
Area-weighted average across Ratanakiri. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Ratanakiri, a subdivision of Cambodia, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 23.2°C / 73.8°F in December to 27.7°C / 81.9°F in May, with rainfall from 2 mm / 0.1 in to 531 mm / 20.9 in depending on the season (2388 mm / 94 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.3°C73.9°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 24.4°C75.9°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 26.1°C79°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 27.4°C81.3°F | 49 mm1.9″ | — |
| May | 27.7°C81.9°F | 255 mm10″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.5°C81.5°F | 348 mm13.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.2°C81°F | 531 mm20.9″ | Tropical |
| August | 27°C80.6°F | 493 mm19.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.4°C79.5°F | 431 mm17″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.5°C77.9°F | 190 mm7.5″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.5°C76.1°F | 48 mm1.9″ | — |
| December | 23.2°C73.8°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Ratanakiri?
The best months to visit Ratanakiri, Cambodia for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, December. The warmest month is May at an area-wide average of 27.7°C / 81.9°F, and the driest is January with about 2 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Ratanakiri?
Ratanakiri, Cambodia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.2°C / 73.8°F in December to 27.7°C / 81.9°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 2388 mm / 94 in, with the wettest month being July (531 mm / 20.9 in) and the driest January (2 mm / 0.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Ratanakiri?
The hottest month in Ratanakiri is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.7°C / 81.9°F.
What is the coldest month in Ratanakiri?
The coldest month in Ratanakiri is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.2°C / 73.8°F.
When does it rain most in Ratanakiri?
The wettest month in Ratanakiri is July, averaging about 531 mm / 20.9 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 2 mm / 0.1 in.