Phnom Penh Municipality Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia in January.

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Phnom Penh Phumĭ Bayab Phumĭ Chrey Kaông Stœ̆ng Méan Chey

Planning a getaway to Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Phnom Penh Municipality in January

Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia is a region in Cambodia. January in Phnom Penh Municipality generally has very warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Phnom Penh. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

For specific regional insights in Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 17 mm (0.7 in) in Phnom Penh.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Phnom Penh sees close to 258 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Phnom Penh Municipality by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Phnom Penh Municipality — and find the best time to visit. (based on Phnom Penh)

January34°C (93°F) February35°C (95°F) March37°C (99°F) April37°C (99°F) May36°C (97°F) June35°C (95°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September33°C (91°F) October33°C (91°F) November33°C (91°F) December33°C (91°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Phnom Penh Municipality in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Phnom Penh Municipality.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Phnom Penh Municipality

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia?

Temperature range in Phnom Penh Municipality (January)

Precipitation variation in Phnom Penh Municipality (January)

Phnom Penh

In January Phnom Penh generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
258 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Phnom Penh →

Phumĭ Bayab

In January Phumĭ Bayab generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
258 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Phumĭ Bayab →

Phumĭ Chrey Kaông

In January Phumĭ Chrey Kaông generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
258 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Phumĭ Chrey Kaông →

Stœ̆ng Méan Chey

In January Stœ̆ng Méan Chey generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
258 hours
225 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Stœ̆ng Méan Chey →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Phnom Penh Municipality, in Cambodia.

In our records: Cambodia January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Cambodia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Cambodia was 19°C (66°F) in Phnom Penh on January 13, 2003.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Phnom Penh Municipality in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Phnom Penh 34°C (93°F) 23°C (73°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Phumĭ Bayab 34°C (93°F) 23°C (73°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Phumĭ Chrey Kaông 34°C (93°F) 23°C (73°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Stœ̆ng Méan Chey 34°C (93°F) 23°C (73°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)

Phnom Penh Municipality weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia in January?

Expect poor weather across Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia in January. The popular destination of Phnom Penh averages 34°C (93°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia in January?

Daytime temperatures in Phnom Penh peak at roughly 34°C (93°F) in January, dropping to about 23°C (73°F) overnight.

Does Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia during January, with Phnom Penh averaging close to 17 mm (0.7 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia due to the typically pleasant weather in Phnom Penh.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in December offering mostly tolerable weather in Phnom Penh. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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