Phnom Penh Weather in August
Cambodia · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high31°C (88°F)
Avg low24°C (76°F)
Rainfall163 mm (6.4 in)
RatingPoor 1/10
Phnom Penh in August sees daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), dropping to about 24°C (76°F) at night. The month is wet, with about 163 mm (6.4 in) of rain spread over 20 days. Humidity averages 85%, so it feels sticky and hotter than the thermometer suggests. You get roughly 12.4 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is August a good time to visit Phnom Penh?
August is not the best time to visit Phnom Penh (1/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in December.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 31°C (88°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 24°C (76°F) |
| Daily mean | 27°C (81°F) |
| Rainfall | 163 mm (6.4 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 20 |
| Humidity | 85% |
| Cloud cover | 90% |
| Daylight | 12.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 1.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.6 km/h |
| vs July | About as warm as July, with 20 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Phnom Penh in August
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Phnom Penh weather in other months
Jan34°C / 22°C16 mmFairFeb37°C / 24°C12 mmFairMar38°C / 26°C32 mmPoorApr37°C / 26°C67 mmPoorMay34°C / 26°C134 mmPoorJun32°C / 25°C192 mmPoorJul31°C / 25°C183 mmPoorAug31°C / 24°C163 mmPoorSep31°C / 24°C214 mmPoorOct30°C / 24°C182 mmPoorNov31°C / 24°C104 mmPoorDec32°C / 22°C28 mmGood
← JulyBest time to visit Phnom PenhSeptember →
Better weather in August nearby
- Astana25°C · 30 mm · Excellent
- Baku29°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Sanaa29°C · 13 mm · Excellent
- Istanbul30°C · 17 mm · Excellent
- Ulan Bator23°C · 73 mm · Excellent
- Bali28°C · 27 mm · Excellent
Nearby in August
- Can Tho30°C · 205 mm
- Ho Chi Minh City30°C · 194 mm
- Bien Hoa30°C · 194 mm
- Siem Reap31°C · 185 mm
- Pattaya30°C · 156 mm
- Nha Trang29°C · 148 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.