Phnom Penh weather in December (Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia)

What's the typical weather in Phnom Penh for December? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Phnom Penh during December to be perfect, with very high temperatures and low rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 33°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 23°C. This month usually represents the year's cooler end of the spectrum. However, it still remains warm.

Precipitation

Phnom Penh in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 4 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 244 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, December is one of the better months to visit Phnom Penh. December typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, March, April, May, June, September and October tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Phnom Penh climate page with graphs.

 

Phnom Penh, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Chance of Rain 14%  

Precipitation 29 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 73%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 244 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Cambodia in December

Find out more about the weather in Cambodia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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