Best time to visit Phnom Penh

Q: When is the best time to visit Phnom Penh?

The best time to visit Phnom Penh is November and December based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Phnom Penh?

The hottest time of year in Phnom Penh is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 34°C with extreme heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Phnom Penh?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Phnom Penh with 263mm on average. There are normally 17 days in October with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Phnom Penh?

The sunniest time of year in Phnom Penh is normally January with bright sunshine on average for 76% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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When is the best time to visit Phnom Penh?

The best time to visit Phnom Penh is November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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34
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33
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32
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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Phnom Penh?

The hottest time of year in Phnom Penh is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 34°C with extreme heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Phnom Penh?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Phnom Penh with 263mm on average. There are normally 17 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Phnom Penh?

The sunniest time of year in Phnom Penh is normally January with bright sunshine on average for 76% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.