Best Time to Visit Phnom Penh: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Phnom Penh: January, December, February.
- Best months for Phnom Penh: January, December, February.
- Peak season is January, December, February. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Wettest months: September, August, July.
- The least pleasant month is May (score 4.5).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C | 23°C | 15 mm | 3 | – | – | 7.8 |
| February | 34°C | 24°C | 8 mm | 1 | – | – | 7.6 |
| March | 35°C | 26°C | 37 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.5 |
| April | 36°C | 27°C | 81 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.3 |
| May | 35°C | 27°C | 154 mm | 23 | – | – | 4.5 |
| June | 34°C | 26°C | 154 mm | 24 | – | – | 4.8 |
| July | 33°C | 26°C | 154 mm | 26 | – | – | 5.0 |
| August | 33°C | 26°C | 178 mm | 26 | – | – | 5.0 |
| September | 32°C | 25°C | 246 mm | 27 | – | – | 5.2 |
| October | 32°C | 25°C | 243 mm | 25 | – | – | 5.3 |
| November | 32°C | 24°C | 78 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.9 |
| December | 31°C | 23°C | 27 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Phnom Penh?
The best months are January, December, February.
When is the rainy season in Phnom Penh?
The wettest months are September, August, July.