Ratanakiri Province Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia in January.

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Banlung

Thinking about venturing to Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Ratanakiri Province in January

Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia is a region in Cambodia. January in Ratanakiri Province generally has very warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 35°C (95°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in Banlung. 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 Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 4.4 mm (0.2 in) in Banlung. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Banlung typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Explore Ratanakiri Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ratanakiri Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on Banlung)

January35°C (95°F) February37°C (99°F) March38°C (100°F) April37°C (99°F) May34°C (93°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August31°C (88°F) September31°C (88°F) October32°C (90°F) November33°C (91°F) December33°C (91°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Ratanakiri Province in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Ratanakiri Province.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Ratanakiri Province

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia?

Banlung

In January Banlung generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
35°C (95°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
4.4 mm (0.2 in)
6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Ratanakiri Province, 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.

Ratanakiri Province weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia in January?

January in Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia brings poor weather. In Banlung, daytime temperatures are typically around 35°C (95°F) and nighttime lows hover near 21°C (70°F).

What is the average temperature in Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia in January?

In Banlung, the average daytime high in January is 35°C (95°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 21°C (70°F).

Does Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Banlung averages just 4.4 mm (0.2 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Banlung, January may not be the ideal time to visit Ratanakiri Province, Cambodia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in December offering mostly tolerable weather in Banlung. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Ratanakiri Province.

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