Phnom Penh Weather in December
Cambodia · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high32°C (89°F)
Avg low22°C (72°F)
Rainfall28 mm (1.1 in)
RatingGood 7.3/10
Expect very hot days in Phnom Penh in December: the average high is 32°C (89°F) and the average low is 22°C (72°F). The month is fairly dry, with about 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain spread over 6 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 11.3 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is December a good time to visit Phnom Penh?
Yes — December is one of the best months to visit Phnom Penh. The weather rates good (7.3/10) on our comfort score.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 32°C (89°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 22°C (72°F) |
| Daily mean | 27°C (80°F) |
| Rainfall | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 6 |
| Humidity | 73% |
| Cloud cover | 66% |
| Daylight | 11.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 8.1 km/h |
| vs November | 1°C warmer than November, with 76 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Phnom Penh in December
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
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
← NovemberBest time to visit Phnom PenhJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Dubai26°C · 13 mm · Excellent
- Jaipur25°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Abu Dhabi25°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Agra25°C · 6 mm · Excellent
- Varanasi25°C · 5 mm · Excellent
- Muscat27°C · 9 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Can Tho30°C · 47 mm
- Ho Chi Minh City31°C · 36 mm
- Bien Hoa31°C · 36 mm
- Siem Reap32°C · 7 mm
- Pattaya28°C · 14 mm
- Nha Trang26°C · 171 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.