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

What is the weather forecast for Phnom Penh in October? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

October in Phnom Penh generally includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 33°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 25°C.

Precipitation

Phnom Penh in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 247 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 17 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 205 hours of sunshine. Despite being the rainy season, it could still be a nice time to visit. Rain often arrives later in the day, keeping most of the days sunny.

Average windspeed

Wind speeds average 2 m/s during October. At this speed, expect light breezes that you can feel on your face and cause leaves to rustle gently. Since this is an average, some days are calmer with barely any wind while others have more noticeable gentle breezes.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Phnom Penh. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Phnom Penh, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 33°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 247 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 84%  
WindspeedWindspeed 2 m/s  
SunshineSunshine 205 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Cambodia in October

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

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Cambodia, check out our Phnom Penh's climate page.

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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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