August verdict

Cambodia in August

Weather score44Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 428mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

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August weather

Monthly averages

Temp

31°C

Rain

428mm

Sun

5h

Sea

9°C

Weather score

44

Mixed

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Wet

Rainfall averages 428mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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August31°C average high

August is on the cooler side of Cambodia's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsMarch to May

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

August428mm average rain

August is one of Cambodia's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and November to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

August5 hours average sun

August is one of Cambodia's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsJanuary to April and December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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August9°C average sea

August is close to Cambodia's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.

Warmest seaAll year

Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.

Weather score

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August44 weather score

August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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