Cambodia weather in January
What is the weather like in Cambodia in January?
The weather conditions in Cambodia in January vary from pleasant to perfect depending on the destination.
During January in Cambodia, the average maximum temperature varies from high in Sen Monorom with 27°C (80°F) to very high in Kampong Chhnang with 32°C (90°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (71°F) in Kampong Chhnang and 18°C (65°F) in Sen Monorom. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in January varies from almost none in Siem Reap with an average of 0mm (0 inches) of rainfall to moderate in Koh Rong Sanloem with 67mm (2.7 inches). It is the driest month of the year in Siem Reap.
Where to go in Cambodia in January





Popular destinations in Cambodia
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 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (69°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Phnom Penh
In January Phnom Penh generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Sihanoukville
In January Sihanoukville generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Kampot
In January Kampot generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (89°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Average weather in Battambang
In January Battambang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (89°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to go to Cambodia?
In our opinion January is one of the best times to visit Cambodia with commonly perfect weather in Siem Reap.
On average the best time to visit Cambodia is in January and December with generally perfect weather in Siem Reap.
The worst months are March, April, June, July, August and September that can have poor weather conditions.
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