Phnom Penh, Cambodia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Phnom Penh, Cambodia? If you're planning to go to Phnom Penh, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Based on the climate and weather in Phnom Penh, the best time to go is January. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Phnom Penh, Cambodia by month

January

January in Phnom Penh is extremely hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts
Sunglasses
Sandals
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts
Skirts

February

February here can be sweltering and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Shorts
Sunglasses
Sandals

March

If you visit Phnom Penh during March, you are likely to find that it can be blisteringly hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (low 20s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Thin short sleeve shirts
Tank tops
Sunglasses
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Sandals
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Light dresses
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Light shorts
Rain coat
Skirts
Waterproof luggage

April

April in this region is sizzling. Temperatures average in the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Thin pants, such as light khakis
Rain coat
Tank tops
Light dresses
Thin short sleeve shirts
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Light shorts
Umbrella
Sunglasses
Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Waterproof luggage
Skirts

May

If you are traveling to Phnom Penh in May, you will notice that it can be blisteringly hot. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (mid 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Light shorts
Sandals
Waterproof footwear
Skirts
Umbrella
Rain coat
Sunglasses
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Thin short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Light dresses
Tank tops
Thin pants, such as light khakis

June

If you visit Phnom Penh during June, you are likely to find that it can be very hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Shorts
Umbrella
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Skirts
Dresses

July

July in Phnom Penh is constantly hot and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) to low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Shorts
Skirts
Umbrella
Dresses
Sandals
Short sleeve shirts
Sunglasses
Rain coat

August

August in Phnom Penh is really hot and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Umbrella
Sandals
Shorts
Waterproof footwear
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Dresses

September

In September, Phnom Penh can be very hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 80s F (low 30s C) and a bit less than half of the time jump into the low 90s F (low 30s C) range.

At night, lows are in the 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Phnom Penh, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof luggage
Shorts
Skirts
Umbrella
Sandals
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Short sleeve shirts
Sunglasses

October

In October, Phnom Penh can be very hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 80s F (low 30s C) and a bit less than half of the time jump into the low 90s F (low 30s C) range.

At night, lows are in the 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Phnom Penh, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Rain coat
Sunglasses
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts
Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Short sleeve shirts

November

Traveling to Phnom Penh in November, you will notice that it is really hot. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Sandals
Sunglasses
Shorts
Rain coat
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Skirts

December

If you visit Phnom Penh during December, you are likely to find that it is really hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Waterproof footwear
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Shorts
Sandals
Dresses
Umbrella
Rain coat

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Phnom Penh, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types A, C and G
A SIM card that works in Phnom Penh
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
Theft can be a problem, so pack theft protection, including locks for luggage and a money belt or pouch
Appropriate museum wear
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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