Weather in March in Cambodia
Planning a getaway to Cambodia this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Cambodia in March?
March in Cambodia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Koh Rong Island at 30°C to very hot in Sisophon at 38°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Sisophon and 27°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.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bavet with an average of 36 mm to high rainfall in Tatai with 143 mm.For specific regional insights in Cambodia for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Cambodia climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Cambodia?
Siem Reap
In March Siem Reap generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Phnom Penh
In March Phnom Penh generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sihanoukville
In March Sihanoukville generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°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 March Kampot generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Battambang
In March Battambang generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Cambodia.
Is March the best time to visit Cambodia?
In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Cambodia with often poor 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 weather in March, April, May, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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