Phnom Penh Weather in January
Cambodia · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high34°C (93°F)
Avg low22°C (72°F)
Rainfall16 mm (0.6 in)
RatingFair 6.4/10
Expect very hot days in Phnom Penh in January: the average high is 34°C (93°F) and the average low is 22°C (72°F). The month is very dry, with about 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain spread over 3 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 11.4 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Phnom Penh?
January is a fair time to visit Phnom Penh (6.4/10) mainly because of the heat. For better weather, go in December.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 34°C (93°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 22°C (72°F) |
| Daily mean | 28°C (82°F) |
| Rainfall | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 3 |
| Humidity | 62% |
| Cloud cover | 53% |
| Daylight | 11.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 7.6 km/h |
| vs December | 2°C warmer than December, with 12 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Phnom Penh in January
- 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
← DecemberBest time to visit Phnom PenhFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Dubai23°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Jaipur23°C · 10 mm · Excellent
- Abu Dhabi23°C · 14 mm · Excellent
- Agra23°C · 15 mm · Excellent
- Varanasi25°C · 11 mm · Excellent
- Muscat26°C · 19 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Can Tho32°C · 22 mm
- Ho Chi Minh City32°C · 11 mm
- Bien Hoa32°C · 11 mm
- Siem Reap34°C · 9 mm
- Pattaya29°C · 24 mm
- Nha Trang25°C · 55 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.