Cambodia weather in January
Planning a journey to Cambodia this January 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 January?
January in Cambodia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Koh Rong Island at 29°C to very warm in Banlung at 35°C. At night it cools down to 21°C in Banlung and 26°C in Koh Rong Island. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Banlung with an average of 4.4 mm to moderate rainfall in Phumĭ Trâpeăng Rung with 52 mm. In Siem Reap, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cambodia in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Cambodia climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Cambodia?
Average weather in Siem Reap
In January Siem Reap 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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Average weather in Phnom Penh
In January Phnom Penh generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Sihanoukville
In January Sihanoukville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kampot
In January Kampot generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Battambang
In January Battambang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Cambodia.
Is January the best time to visit Cambodia?
We believe that January 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 months of March, April, May, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.
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