Cambodia Weather in January
Cambodia is a country with low latitude and tropical monsoon climate. It can be divided into rainy season and dry season. Cambodia temperature in January is pretty mild with only 14mm (0.55in) rainfall. The average maximum temperature is 32℃ (89.6℉), and the average minimum temperature is 21℃ (69.8℉).
The hottest cities in Cambodia in January:
Pursat: 29℃(84.2℉); Kampong Speu: 29℃(84.2℉)
The coolest cities in Cambodia in January:
Kratie: 25℃(77℉); Pailĭn: 25℃(77℉); Sisophon: 25℃(77℉)
Pursat: 29℃(84.2℉); Kampong Speu: 29℃(84.2℉)
The coolest cities in Cambodia in January:
Kratie: 25℃(77℉); Pailĭn: 25℃(77℉); Sisophon: 25℃(77℉)
Averages for Cambodia Weather in January
High Temperature
32°C (89.6°F)
Low Temperature
21°C (69.8°F)
Rainfall
14 mm (0.55 in)
Sunrise
06:20 ~ 06:25
Sunset
17:47 ~ 18:02
Jan.Feb.Mar.Apr.May.Jun.Jul.Aug.Sep.Oct.Nov.Dec.
The times for sunrise and sunset are based on Phnom Penh.
January Temperatures in Cambodia
What to Wear
Cambodia climate in January is pretty warm with an average temperature 32℃ (89.6℉) during the day. It is recommended to wear clothes made of light cotton fabrics, such as T-shirt, dress, shorts and so on. However, it should be noted that even in January, ultraviolet ray is still very strong, so people should wear sunscreen before going out, and they should better take a sun-protective clothing. It is cool at night, tourists are suggested to wear outerwear to keep warm, such as thin overcoat, jacket, light pants. And because of the heavy dust, it is best to wear a mask when traveling to Cambodia.
January Travel Guide – Where to Go & Tips
Tourism Rate:
Angkor Wat is definitely the largest tourist attraction in Cambodia. Known as Cambodia's national treasure, it is the world's largest temple and also the world's earliest Khmer architecture. January is one of the best months to visit Angkor Wat. Because it is the dry season, the weather is fine and cool. People can watch Angkor sunrise and sunset. Barkam Mountain is a hill 1.5 kilometers northwest of Angkor Wat, with a height of only 65 meters. There are many people going to watch the sunset there every day.
Other Popular Places to Watch Sunrise and Sunset: Phnom Bakheng Pre Rup Temple
January Weather of Major Cambodia Cities
January |
Temperature | Sunrise / Sunset |
Humidity (%) |
|
High | Low | |||
Battambang |
34°C/ 93.2°F | 23°C / 73.4°F | 07:25/ 17:32 | 44 |
Kampong Chhnang |
33°C / 91.4°F | 23°C / 73.4°F | 07:20/ 18:07 | 84 |
Kampong Cham |
33°C / 91.4°F | 22°C / 71.6°F | 07:56/ 18:38 | 79 |
Kampong Speu |
30°C / 86°F | 15°C / 59°F | 07:45/ 18:30 | 83 |
Kampong Thom |
29°C / 84.2°F | 14°C / 57.2°F | 07:08/ 18:13 | 72 |
Kampot |
33°C / 91.4°F | 23°C / 73.4°F | 07:23/ 18:22 | 73 |
Kep |
31°C / 87.8°F
|
23°C / 73.4°F | 07:41/ 18:34 | 79 |
Koh Kong |
30°C / 86°F | 22°C / 71.6°F | 06:51/ 17:35 | 75 |
Kratie |
30°C / 86°F | 17°C / 62.6°F | 06:58/ 16:36 | 72 |
Pailĭn |
29°C / 84.2°F | 24°C / 75.2°F | 07:44/ 17:48 | 57 |
Phnom Penh |
30°C / 86°F | 15°C / 59°F | 07:03/ 18:11 | 74 |
Pursat |
31°C / 87.8°F |
22°C / 71.6°F |
06:51/ 17:35 |
88 |
Siem Reap |
29°C / 84.2°F |
15°C / 59°F |
07:56/ 18:20 |
79 |