Cambodia · WinterMonth summary
Cambodia weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
73°F – 90°F
🌧 Rainy days
8% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cambodia in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 10.9h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°F.
Our take: January is a good time to visit Cambodia. December remains slightly better (+0.1 pts).
By trip type
Cambodia in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Cambodia enjoys 32°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (8% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 73°F | 90°F | 8% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ February | 75°F | 93°F | 9% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 7.5/10 |
| ☀️ March | 79°F | 95°F | 19% | 0.1in | 11.6h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 79°F | 95°F | 43% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 79°F | 93°F | 80% | 0.2in | 10.3h | 4.7/10 |
| ⛅ June | 79°F | 91°F | 76% | 0.3in | 10.2h | 5.8/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 77°F | 90°F | 87% | 0.4in | 8.9h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 77°F | 90°F | 89% | 0.4in | 9.8h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 75°F | 88°F | 96% | 0.5in | 8.2h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 75°F | 88°F | 80% | 0.4in | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 75°F | 88°F | 45% | 0.2in | 10.9h | 7.4/10 |
| ☀️ December | 73°F | 88°F | 14% | 0.0in | 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 January, Cambodia averages 90°F, 8% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.1/10.
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Comparison
January vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cambodia in January
Is January a good time to visit Cambodia?
January is an excellent time to visit Cambodia (score 8.1/10). With 90°F, 10.9h of sunshine and 8% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Cambodia in January?
Temperatures reach 90°F. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 10.9h/day.
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