Cambodia weather in August
Thinking about venturing to Cambodia this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Cambodia in August?
August in Cambodia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Sen Monorom at 29°C to very warm in Pursat at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Pursat and 23°C in Sen Monorom. 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 August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kampong Speu with an average of 145 mm to heavy rainfall in Koh Kong with 596 mm.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Cambodia in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Cambodia climate page.
Where to go in Cambodia in August
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Cambodia?
Average weather in Siem Reap
In August Siem Reap generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Phnom Penh
In August Phnom Penh generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Sihanoukville
In August 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.
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Average weather in Kampot
In August 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.
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Average weather in Battambang
In August Battambang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high 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 August the best time to visit Cambodia?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Siem Reap, August may not be the ideal time to visit Cambodia.
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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