Battambang, CambodiaQuick decision
When to visit Battambang?
🌞 Best time overall
December
🌡️ Optimal temperature
72°F–86°F in December
🌧 Least rain
17% rainy days in December
🌧 Wettest month
May (76%)
📅 Best score
8.3/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Colonial architectureNov–Mar — preserved French buildings, emerging art galleries.
Bamboo TrainYear-round — handmade bamboo train, rice paddies, unique experience.
Temples & countrysideNov–Mar — Phnom Sampeau, Wat Banan, authentic Khmer countryside.
BudgetYear-round — very affordable Cambodia, hotel €8, meal €2.
Monthly climate data
Battambang weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 72°F | 90°F | 10% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ February | 73°F | 93°F | 15% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 77°F | 95°F | 33% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 79°F | 95°F | 52% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 6.7/10 |
| ⛅ May | 79°F | 93°F | 76% | 0.2in | 10.4h | 5.0/10 |
| ⛅ June | 79°F | 93°F | 63% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ July | 77°F | 91°F | 74% | 0.2in | 9.4h | 5.8/10 |
| ⛅ August | 77°F | 91°F | 79% | 0.2in | 9.7h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 75°F | 90°F | 89% | 0.4in | 8.6h | 5.3/10 |
| ⛅ October | 75°F | 88°F | 76% | 0.3in | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 73°F | 86°F | 45% | 0.1in | 10.3h | 7.5/10 |
| ☀️ December | 72°F | 86°F | 17% | 0.0in | 10.5h | 8.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 35°F, 54% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 33°F, 72% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 5.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 31°F, 70% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.6/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 32°F, 14% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
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Tip : April offers a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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December is ideal with 17% rainy days and 30°F.
May is the wettest month with 76% rainy days.
Yes, December is the best month with an average of 30°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.9/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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