Cambodia weather in October
Considering a trip to Cambodia this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Cambodia in October?
October in Cambodia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Koh Rong Island at 29°C to very warm in Battambang at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Battambang and 26°C in Koh Rong Island. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Banteay Chhmar with an average of 167 mm to heavy rainfall in Phumĭ Trâpeăng Rung with 357 mm.
For a closer look at October's conditions in Cambodia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Cambodia's yearly weather, check out our Cambodia climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Cambodia?
Siem Reap
In October Siem Reap generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Phnom Penh
In October Phnom Penh generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sihanoukville
In October Sihanoukville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kampot
In October Kampot generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Battambang
In October Battambang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Cambodia.
Is October the best time to visit Cambodia?
In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Cambodia with often poor weather in Siem Reap.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and December offering mostly perfect weather in Siem Reap. On the other hand, the weather in March, April, May, September and October tend to be poor.
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