Month summary
Cambodia weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
26°C – 35°C
🌧 Rainy days
19% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cambodia in March?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Cambodia in March: 35°C and 11.6h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Cambodia in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in March
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Cambodia. Temperatures rise (35°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (19% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. 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 March, Cambodia averages 35°C, 19% rainy days and 11.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
March vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -4°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cambodia in March
Is March a good time to visit Cambodia?
March is an acceptable time for Cambodia (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider December (8.2/10) if possible.
What to do in Cambodia in March?
With 35°C max and 11.6h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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