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The climate of Cambodia

The current climate in Cambodia features temperatures ranging from a high of 36°C to a low of 32°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 34°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 23°C and in the warmer months around 27°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Cambodia.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Cambodia in recent years was 60°C in October 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 23°C in December 2017.

Rainfall amount

On average, Cambodia receives 1317 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

The climate in Cambodia is based on weather data from Phnom Penh. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Cambodia to get the full picture of the climate.

Best time to visit Cambodia?

The best time to visit Cambodia for sunny weather is January, February, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Cambodia. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Cambodia

The climate table of Cambodia shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 32 34 36 36 36 35 34 34 33 33 32 32
Temp. min (°C) 24 24 26 27 27 27 26 26 26 26 26 25
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Precipitation (mm) 24 7,8 22 75 132 147 145 156 219 235 118 36
UV Index 8 9 9 9 8 8 7 8 7 7 7 7

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Cambodia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Cambodia

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Yearly Temperature in Cambodia

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Cambodia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Cambodia

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Cambodia

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Cambodia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Cambodia

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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.