Hot
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot.
March verdict
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 29mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
34°C
Rain
29mm
Sun
8.3h
Weather score
74
Very good
Hot
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot.
Drier
Rainfall averages 29mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Compare Phnom Penh, Cambodia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
March34°C average high
March sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMarch to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
March29mm average rain
March is one of Phnom Penh's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
March8.3 hours average sun
March is brighter than Phnom Penh's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
March74 weather score
March scores above Phnom Penh's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.