Cambodia weather in March

Many people wonder what kind of weather they can expect in March in Cambodia. Is this month a good time to go to Cambodia? To answer that question we created this page with all the information you need.

What is the weather like in Cambodia in March?

The weather conditions in Cambodia in March vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination.

During March in Cambodia the average maximum daytime temperatures are very high and range from 31°C (88°F) in Sen Monorom to 36°C (97°F) in Banteay Chhmar. Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (74°F) in Banteay Chhmar and 15°C (58°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 March varies from low in Bavet with an average of 16mm (0.6 inches) of rainfall to high in Koh Kong with 98mm (3.8 inches).

Where to go in Cambodia in March

Find the average weather conditions in March for the most popular destinations in Cambodia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20-29ºC / 68-84ºF and not too much precipitation (less than 90mm / 3.5inches a month).

Popular destinations in Cambodia

What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Cambodia?

Average weather in Siem Reap

In March Siem Reap generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (96°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Siem Reap
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
34°C / 93°F 
22°C / 71°F 
9.7mm / 0.4" 
1 days 
36°C / 96°F 
24°C / 75°F 
47mm / 1.8" 
4 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
36°C / 97°F 
25°C / 76°F 
87mm / 3.4" 
7 days 
poor 
Climate in Siem Reap

Average weather in Phnom Penh

In March Phnom Penh generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (94°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Phnom Penh
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
33°C / 91°F 
23°C / 73°F 
225 hours 
7.8mm / 0.3" 
2 days 
34°C / 94°F 
24°C / 75°F 
270 hours 
33mm / 1.3" 
4 days 
April   >> April
>>  
35°C / 95°F 
25°C / 76°F 
241 hours 
69mm / 2.7" 
6 days 
Climate in Phnom Penh

Average weather in Sihanoukville

In March Sihanoukville generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (74°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Sihanoukville
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
31°C / 89°F 
23°C / 73°F 
251 hours 
35mm / 1.4" 
4 days 
33°C / 91°F 
24°C / 74°F 
262 hours 
60mm / 2.3" 
6 days 
April   >> April
>>  
34°C / 93°F 
24°C / 76°F 
250 hours 
92mm / 3.6" 
9 days 
Climate in Sihanoukville

Average weather in Kampot

In March Kampot generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (92°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Kampot
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly sun hours Sun hours
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
32°C / 90°F 
23°C / 73°F 
251 hours 
23mm / 0.9" 
4 days 
33°C / 92°F 
24°C / 75°F 
262 hours 
47mm / 1.9" 
5 days 
April   >> April
>>  
34°C / 94°F 
24°C / 76°F 
250 hours 
78mm / 3.1" 
8 days 
Climate in Kampot

Average weather in Battambang

In March Battambang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (96°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Battambang
Max temperature Max temp
Min temperature Min temp
Monthly rainfall Rainfall
Monthly rainy days Rainy days
Weather conditions Weather
34°C / 93°F 
22°C / 71°F 
14mm / 0.6" 
2 days 
36°C / 96°F 
24°C / 75°F 
61mm / 2.4" 
5 days 
poor 
April   >> April
>>  
36°C / 97°F 
24°C / 76°F 
93mm / 3.7" 
7 days 
poor 
Climate in Battambang

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Cambodia.

Is March the best time to go to Cambodia?

In our opinion March is not the best time to visit Cambodia with commonly 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 worst months are March, April, June, July, August and September that can have poor weather conditions.

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