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Weather in October in Cambodia

Considering a trip to Cambodia this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Cambodia in October?

October in Cambodia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Koh Rong Island at 29°C to very warm in Battambang at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Battambang and 26°C in Koh Rong Island. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Banteay Chhmar with an average of 167 mm to heavy rainfall in Phumĭ Trâpeăng Rung with 357 mm.

For a closer look at October's conditions in Cambodia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Cambodia's yearly weather, check out our Cambodia climate page.

Where to go in Cambodia in October

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Cambodia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

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

Siem Reap

In October Siem Reap generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Siem Reap
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
33°C 
26°C 
286 mm 
18 days 
poor 
32°C 
25°C 
220 mm 
15 days 
poor 
32°C 
24°C 
66 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Siem Reap

Phnom Penh

In October Phnom Penh generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Phnom Penh
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
33°C 
25°C 
129 hours 
252 mm 
19 days 
poor 
33°C 
25°C 
205 hours 
247 mm 
17 days 
poor 
33°C 
24°C 
215 hours 
82 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Phnom Penh

Sihanoukville

In October Sihanoukville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Sihanoukville
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
26°C 
148 hours 
571 mm 
21 days 
poor 
30°C 
26°C 
201 hours 
328 mm 
19 days 
poor 
30°C 
26°C 
230 hours 
100 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Sihanoukville

Kampot

In October Kampot generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kampot
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
25°C 
148 hours 
304 mm 
20 days 
poor 
30°C 
25°C 
201 hours 
271 mm 
19 days 
poor 
31°C 
24°C 
230 hours 
97 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Kampot

Battambang

In October Battambang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Battambang
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
34°C 
26°C 
232 mm 
17 days 
poor 
33°C 
25°C 
208 mm 
15 days 
poor 
33°C 
24°C 
57 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Battambang

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

Is October the best time to visit Cambodia?

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Cambodia with often poor 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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