Weather in December in Cambodia
Planning a journey to Cambodia this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Cambodia in December?
December in Cambodia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Sen Monorom at 29°C to very warm in Banlung at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Banlung and 20°C in Sen Monorom. On average, December is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Siem Reap.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Poipet with an average of 7.9 mm to moderate rainfall in Bavet with 50 mm.For a closer look at December's conditions in Cambodia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Cambodia's yearly weather, check out our Cambodia climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Cambodia?
Siem Reap
In December Siem Reap generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Phnom Penh
In December Phnom Penh generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Sihanoukville
In December Sihanoukville generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kampot
In December Kampot generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Battambang
In December Battambang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Cambodia.
Is December the best time to visit Cambodia?
We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Cambodia with overall perfect weather in Siem Reap.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and December offering mostly perfect weather in Siem Reap. On the other hand, the weather in March, April, May, September and October tend to be poor.
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