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Backpacking Potential

65/100

Suboptimal

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, November

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

26°C – 30°C

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Seasonal (check heatmap)

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Battambang?

The best time to visit Battambang for backpacking is January, February, November, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Battambang

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°7
February
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°13
March
45Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
30°67
April
35Poor
Hot temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
30°96
May
40Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
30°139
June
36Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 55Weather conditions can vary significantly.
29°158
July
36Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 48Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°177
August
36Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 48Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°183
September
37Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°257
October
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 75Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°208
November
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°61
December
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°14

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Battambang

When is the best time to visit Battambang for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Battambang for backpacking is typically in January, February, November, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Battambang?

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Rainy season typically: June–October. It is generally better to avoid these months for backpacking.

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🌍 Plan your backpacking trip to Battambang

Now you know the best time to visit Battambang — here are a few useful next steps to help plan your trip.

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