Sihanoukville, Cambodia - Weather and Climate
Sihanoukville, Preah Sihanouk Province, Cambodia, has fairly consistent temperatures over the course of the year.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a complete picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Sihanoukville remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in April, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 29°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 25°C during these months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Sihanoukville is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 3382 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives heavy rainfall, averaging 583 mm of precipitation, recorded across 20 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, February brings less rainfall, with 38 mm over 5 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Sihanoukville Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Sihanoukville. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.0 hours, September marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.9 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Forecast for Sihanoukville
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Sihanoukville in Cambodia
Sihanoukville has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 31°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February and December.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Sihanoukville occurs in the months of May, June, July, August, September and October.
April has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 583 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 38 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 270 hours of sunshine.
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