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Phnom Penh in July: go or not?

Mixed period. Phnom Penh in July: 4.5/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 11.56°N · 104.92°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Why not
Phnom Penh · July
4.5
25–32°
Temperature
45%
Rain
5h
Sun
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
Photo : Monineath Horn via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in July

In July, Phnom Penh sees 32°C during the day with 4.6h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 45% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.

July ranks 9 out of 12 months in Phnom Penh. Compared to June: −1.8h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in July

UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
oppressive heat
24°
Daylight
12.6h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 22
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Is July the right month?

The best month in Phnom Penh is December (5.9/10), 1.4 pt higher than July.

See December →See all 12 months →
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Cambodia

🗣️LanguageKhmer
💶CurrencyRiel cambodgien (៛)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthApril · 35°C
❄️Coolest monthNovember · 30°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 65%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
Location

Where is Phnom Penh ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Cambodia
Tropical climate with a 5.9 → 4.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
11.56°N · 104.92°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Phnom Penh?
December is the best month with 31.0°C highs, 24.0°C lows, 7.8h of sunshine and 11.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Phnom Penh get in December?
Phnom Penh averages 7.8 sunshine hours per day in December. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.8/10.
What is the rainiest month in Phnom Penh?
May is the most unfavourable month with May has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Phnom Penh in December?
In December, overnight lows reach 24.0°C, while afternoon highs average 31.0°C.
Is Phnom Penh good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Phnom Penh scores 5.6/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains December with a score of 5.8/10.
When should you avoid Phnom Penh?
May is the most difficult month to visit Phnom Penh, with May has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Phnom Penh in July?
The average UV index reaches 7 in July in Phnom Penh (high), with about 12.6h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.