When to go to Phnom Penh?
Phnom Penh stands where the Mekong meets the Tonle Sap, and the riverside promenade is where the city walks at dusk. The Royal Palace shows its ochre and gold roofs above the trees, with the Silver Pagoda and its floor of silver tiles alongside, while Wat Phnom keeps its shrine on the only hill in town. The yellow art deco dome of the central market covers watches, silver and dried fish.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Phnom Penh, aim for January to April, December.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in April?
Month-by-month weather in Phnom Penh
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.1 | 21 | 26 | 79 |
| February | 10.7 | 28 | 28 | 82 |
| March | 11.2 | 51 | 29 | 83 |
| April | 11.1 | 88 | 30 | 78 |
| May | 9.5 | 251 | 29 | 57 |
| June | 9.5 | 177 | 29 | 62 |
| July | 8.0 | 270 | 27 | 50 |
| August | 9.3 | 250 | 28 | 56 |
| September | 7.7 | 373 | 27 | 39 |
| October | 8.8 | 404 | 27 | 42 |
| November | 10.0 | 180 | 27 | 64 |
| December | 9.9 | 50 | 26 | 75 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Phnom Penh, the sunniest month is March, and the driest is January (about 21 mm). Temperatures peak in April (about 30°C). Over the year, an average of 2,143 mm of rain falls, and 5 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Phnom Penh?
- Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21)
- Wat Phnom
- Mekong promenade and central market
Practical info
- Country: Cambodia
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