Phnom Penh · WinterMonth summary
Phnom Penh weather in February
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 33°C
🌧 Rainy days
11% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Phnom Penh in February?
✅ 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: Favourable conditions in February (7.8/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Phnom Penh in February by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in February
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Even in winter, Phnom Penh enjoys 33°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (11% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (8.1/10) 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 | 12% | 0.6 | 11.0h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ February | 24°C | 33°C | 11% | 0.6 | 11.1h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ March | 25°C | 34°C | 19% | 1.4 | 11.6h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 26°C | 35°C | 47% | 3.4 | 12.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 26°C | 33°C | 82% | 6.3 | 10.5h | 5.5/10 |
| ⛅ June | 26°C | 32°C | 79% | 5.9 | 10.0h | 6.6/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 25°C | 32°C | 80% | 6.3 | 8.7h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 25°C | 32°C | 84% | 7.1 | 9.5h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 25°C | 31°C | 93% | 10.4 | 8.5h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 24°C | 31°C | 82% | 10.2 | 9.2h | 6.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 24°C | 30°C | 53% | 5.2 | 10.9h | 7.4/10 |
| ☀️ December | 24°C | 31°C | 22% | 1.3 | 10.7h | 8.0/10 |
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 February, Phnom Penh averages 33°C, 11% rainy days and 11.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10.
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Comparison
February vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +1%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Phnom Penh in February
Is February a good time to visit Phnom Penh?
February is an excellent time to visit Phnom Penh (score 7.8/10). With 33°C, 11.1h of sunshine and 11% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Phnom Penh in February?
Temperatures reach 33°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 11.1h/day.
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