Phnom Penh

26°

Overcast

High: 34° · Low: 26° · Feels like 32°

Rain expected around 11:00.

Hourly forecast

Now 2% 26°

06:00 2% 26°

07:00 2% 28°

08:00 · 29°

09:00 · 31°

10:00 · 32°

11:00 16% 33°

12:00 38% 34°

13:00 59% 34°

14:00 77% 32°

15:00 92% 29°

16:00 100% 29°

17:00 97% 30°

18:00 87% 29°

19:00 73% 29°

20:00 54% 29°

21:00 31% 28°

22:00 14% 28°

23:00 8% 28°

00:00 8% 27°

01:00 8% 27°

02:00 6% 27°

03:00 4% 26°

04:00 4% 26°

14-day forecast

Feels like

41° / 32°

Precipitation

5 mm · 100%

Wind

20 km/h SW

UV index

9 · Very high

Sun

5:39 / 18:27

Details

Air quality

17 Good

PM2.5 10 · PM10 11

Phnom Penh's Climate

Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital at the confluence of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers, has a tropical monsoon climate that stays hot and humid almost all year. The year splits into two clear seasons: a wet season from May to October with intense afternoon downpours and high humidity, and a dry season from November to April. March and April are the hottest, with temperatures often reaching 35–38°C before the monsoon rains bring relief. This page provides an hourly and 14-day forecast plus detailed metrics including humidity, wind, UV index and air quality (AQI).

Frequently asked questions

When is the rainy season in Phnom Penh?

The wet season runs from May to October under the southwest monsoon, typically bringing heavy showers in the afternoon and evening, after which skies often clear again.

What is the hottest month in Phnom Penh?

March and April are the hottest, with daytime highs reaching 35–38°C and high humidity, the peak of the sweltering dry season.

Does it ever get cold in Phnom Penh?

No, Phnom Penh is hot year-round. The coolest period is December to January, when nights can dip to around 22°C, but days remain warm.

When is the best time to visit Phnom Penh?

November to February is ideal: it's the dry season, with sunny skies, lower humidity and more comfortable temperatures than the March–April peak.

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Updated: 10:39:36 PM