Best Time to Visit Phnom Penh for Backpacking – December Scores 65/100

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65/100

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Based on optimal climate

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December

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27°C – 30°C

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Phnom Penh

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	32°	12	1.6	71%	dry
February	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	33°	15	1.6	69%	dry
March	45Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	34°	51	3.9	69%	shoulder
April	45Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	30°	35°	86	6.9	72%	shoulder
May	45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	34°	138	13.1	78%	shoulder
June	39Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	29°	33°	205	16	80%	wet
July	40Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	32°	202	16.6	82%	wet
August	39Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	32°	235	17.2	82%	wet
September	42Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	31°	272	19.4	83%	wet
October	47Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	31°	255	16.8	84%	wet
November	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	31°	111	8.3	78%	shoulder
December	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	31°	34	4.2	76%	dry