Cambodia · SummerMonth summary
Cambodia weather in August
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 32°C
🌧 Rainy days
89% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cambodia in August?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.
❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.
Our take: August is an average time for Cambodia. December (8.2/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Cambodia in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Good family period — decent temperatures and sites accessible without crowds In the height of summer, Cambodia sees high temperatures (32°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. With 89% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. December (8.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 23°C | 32°C | 8% | 0.5 | 10.9h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ February | 24°C | 34°C | 9% | 0.7 | 11.1h | 7.5/10 |
| ☀️ March | 26°C | 35°C | 19% | 1.6 | 11.6h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 26°C | 35°C | 43% | 3.6 | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 26°C | 34°C | 80% | 6.3 | 10.3h | 4.7/10 |
| ⛅ June | 26°C | 33°C | 76% | 6.5 | 10.2h | 5.8/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 25°C | 32°C | 87% | 8.9 | 8.9h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 25°C | 32°C | 89% | 9.1 | 9.8h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 24°C | 31°C | 96% | 13.1 | 8.2h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 24°C | 31°C | 80% | 9.3 | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 24°C | 31°C | 45% | 4.5 | 10.9h | 7.4/10 |
| ☀️ December | 23°C | 31°C | 14% | 1.1 | 10.6h | 8.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Cambodia averages 32°C, 89% rainy days and 9.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.7/10.
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Comparison
August vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -75%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cambodia in August
Is August a good time to visit Cambodia?
August is an acceptable time for Cambodia (score 5.7/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider December (8.2/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Cambodia in August?
Yes, 89% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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