Cambodia · WinterMonth summary
Cambodia weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
23°C – 31°C
🌧 Rainy days
14% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cambodia in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 10.6h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: Cambodia in December: 31°C and 10.6h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Cambodia in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Ideal conditions for families — pleasant weather and outdoor activities accessible Even in winter, Cambodia enjoys 31°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (14% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if December (8.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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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 December, Cambodia averages 31°C, 14% rainy days and 10.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10.
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Comparison
December vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cambodia in December
Is December a good time to visit Cambodia?
December is an excellent time to visit Cambodia (score 8.2/10). With 31°C, 10.6h of sunshine and 14% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Cambodia in December?
Temperatures reach 31°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 10.6h/day.
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