When is the best time to go to Sihanoukville?

When is the best time to go to Sihanoukville? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Sihanoukville are January, February, March and December
  • On average, it is hot all year round
  • The rainiest months are June, July, August and September
  • The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round


Annual weather in Sihanoukville

For full information about the climate and weather in Sihanoukville a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 79°F/85°F
3.7in
February 79°F/85°F
2.4in
March 83°F/86°F
4.8in
April 85°F/88°F
8.7in
May 86°F/88°F
16.1in
June 85°F/86°F
27.8in
July 83°F/86°F
33.8in
August 83°F/86°F
34.2in
September 83°F/85°F
33.2in
October 83°F/86°F
22.9in
November 81°F/86°F
12.6in
December 79°F/86°F
5.4in


Weather and climate in Sihanoukville

Sihanoukville enjoys a tropical monsoon climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Sihanoukville is 86°F (ranging from 85°F in january to 88°F in may). Annual rainfall is 205.3in, with a minimum of 2.4in in february and a maximum of 34.2in in august.
  • Between the months of january and february the climate is good. It is for example 85°F as maximum temperature in february and it rains about 11% of the time in february.
  • Between march and april the climate is not good, but still OK. The record temperature this month is 90°F and it rains in april about 8.7in.
  • In the month of may the climate is not good. By early evening, the temperature averages 86°F and it rains in may about 16.1in.
  • Between the months of june and september the climate is the worst possible. the thermometer goes up to 85°F°C and you can expect to have 33.2in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of october the climate is bad. The record temperature this month is 90°F and you can expect to have 22.9in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From november to december the climate is just OK. the thermometer goes up to 86°F°C and it rains in december about 5.4in.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Sihanoukville

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Sihanoukville: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Sihanoukville

Find out when Sihanoukville has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Sihanoukville

  • Very low season in Sihanoukville
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: May, June, July and September.
  • Low season in Sihanoukville
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April, August and October.
  • High season in Sihanoukville
    The number of visitors to Sihanoukville is high in: January and November.
  • Peak season in Sihanoukville
    The largest number of tourists visiting Sihanoukville is during: February and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Sihanoukville month by month



Best time for low prices in Sihanoukville

Average prices of hotels in Sihanoukville month by month

Generally, August is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Sihanoukville. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, February is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

Find the best price for your hotel room


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