Cambodia climate
World Climates covers 4 places in Cambodia. By annual mean temperature, the warmest is Phnom Penh (28 °C83 °F) and the coolest is Battambang (27 °C81 °F). The wettest is Battambang with 1,821 mm72 in of precipitation per year, the driest Phnom Penh with 1,242 mm49 in.
The most common climate types (Köppen classification computed from these averages) are tropical savanna (dry winter) (Aw, 4 places).
The highest monthly average high is in Phnom Penh (37 °C99 °F in March); the lowest monthly average low is in Battambang (20 °C68 °F in December).
Across the places in Cambodia, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are November and December (2 and 4 of 4 places respectively).
Frequently asked questions
Which is the warmest place in Cambodia?
By annual mean temperature, the warmest place in Cambodia is Phnom Penh at 28 °C83 °F. The coolest is Battambang at 27 °C81 °F.
Where does it rain the most in Cambodia?
Battambang gets the most precipitation, 1,821 mm72 in in an average year. The driest place is Phnom Penh with 1,242 mm49 in.
How many places in Cambodia does this site cover?
World Climates has climate data for 4 places in Cambodia. Each one has a page with monthly averages for temperature, rainfall, humidity and daylight.
When is the best time to visit Cambodia?
It depends on the place. Across Cambodia, the months that most often rank as the most comfortable are November and December. Check the page of each city for its own best months.
Climate of every place in Cambodia
| Place | Year | Max high | Min low | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phnom Penh | 28 | 37 | 22 | 1,242 |
| Takeo | 28 | 37 | 21 | 1,287 |
| Siem Reap | 28 | 36 | 20 | 1,261 |
| Battambang | 27 | 36 | 20 | 1,821 |
Year = annual mean temperature; max high = average high of the warmest month; min low = average low of the coldest month; precip. = annual total. Temperatures in °C°F, precipitation in mminches. Sorted by population.
Data: NASA POWER climatology 2001–2025 (MERRA-2 reanalysis, CERES satellite data) — grid-cell averages, not station records. Sources and method.