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

What should you pack for a trip to Phnom Penh in March? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In March, Phnom Penh tends to experience extremely high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 37°C, cooling off to about 26°C at night. These temperatures represent the average, but hotter days can occur. Be prepared with light clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Phnom Penh in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 44 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 4 days.

Average sunshine

With approximately 270 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month 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 March

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 37°C  

Chance of Rain 12%  

Precipitation 44 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 71%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 270 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Cambodia in March

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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

Camping

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Phnom Penh.

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