Best time to go to Phnom Penh Average weather of Phnom Penh, Cambodia

When is the best time to go to Phnom Penh?

When is the best time to go to Phnom Penh? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Phnom Penh are January, February, March, November and December
On average, the warmest months are February, March, April, May, June and August
The rainiest months are September and October

Annual weather in Phnom Penh

Infographic of the best times to visit Phnom Penh ©whereandwhen.net

Weather details in Phnom Penh month by month

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Weather and climate in Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh enjoys a tropical monsoon climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Phnom Penh is 94°F (ranging from 90°F in december to 99°F in march). Annual rainfall is 90.2in, with a minimum of 1.3in in february and a maximum of 14.3in in october.

In january the climate is perfect. At lunchtime, it's 90°F in average and it rains about 1.3in each month.
In the month of february the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 95°F in average and it rains about 1.3in each month.
Between march and august the climate is okay. At lunchtime, it's 92°F in average and it rains about 9.6in each month.
In september the climate is the worst possible. In average, on the morning it is 79°F.
In october the climate is okay. the thermometer goes up to 90°F°C and it rains in october about 14.3in.
From november to december the climate is favorable. In average, on the morning it is 74°F and it rains about 2.9in each month.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Phnom Penh

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Phnom Penh: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Phnom Penh

Find out when Phnom Penh has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Phnom Penh

Very low season in Phnom Penh
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: April, May, June and September.
Low season in Phnom Penh
The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, July and October.
High season in Phnom Penh
The number of visitors to Phnom Penh is high in: February and August.
Peak season in Phnom Penh
The largest number of tourists visiting Phnom Penh is during: January, November and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Phnom Penh month by month

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