Phnom Penh Municipality Weather in March

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

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Phnom Penh Phumĭ Bayab Phumĭ Chrey Kaông Stœ̆ng Méan Chey

Planning a trip to Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Phnom Penh Municipality in March

Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia is a region in Cambodia. March in Phnom Penh Municipality generally has very hot temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very hot maximum daytime temperatures of around 37°C (99°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Phnom Penh. 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.

For a closer look at conditions across Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

March is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 44 mm (1.7 in) in Phnom Penh.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Phnom Penh enjoys approximately 270 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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 March

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
unpleasant
poor

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 March for some of the most popular destinations in Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia?

Temperature range in Phnom Penh Municipality (March)

Precipitation variation in Phnom Penh Municipality (March)

Phnom Penh

In March Phnom Penh generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
37°C (99°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
270 hours
241 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
4 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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Phumĭ Bayab

In March Phumĭ Bayab generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
37°C (99°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
270 hours
241 hours
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Phumĭ Bayab →

Phumĭ Chrey Kaông

In March Phumĭ Chrey Kaông generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
37°C (99°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
270 hours
241 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
4 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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Stœ̆ng Méan Chey

In March Stœ̆ng Méan Chey generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
37°C (99°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
270 hours
241 hours
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Phnom Penh Municipality, in Cambodia.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Phnom Penh 37°C (99°F) 26°C (79°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Phumĭ Bayab 37°C (99°F) 26°C (79°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Phumĭ Chrey Kaông 37°C (99°F) 26°C (79°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Stœ̆ng Méan Chey 37°C (99°F) 26°C (79°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)

Phnom Penh Municipality weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia in March. The popular destination of Phnom Penh averages 37°C (99°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

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

Phnom Penh averages a daytime maximum of 37°C (99°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 26°C (79°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia during March, with Phnom Penh averaging close to 44 mm (1.7 in).

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Phnom Penh, March may not be the ideal time to visit Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia.

On average, the best time to visit Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia is in December with generally 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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