March weather forecast
Cambodia

March in Cambodia signifies a transition towards the hot season, although it still retains the predominantly dry conditions of the previous months. During this month, temperatures see a noticeable increase, with average daily temperatures ranging from 24°C (75.2°F) to 35°C (95°F), making it one of the hotter months of the year.

In the capital city of Phnom Penh, temperatures in March can reach an average high of 34°C (93.2°F). The city of Siem Reap, known for the ancient Angkor Wat temple complex, also sees a significant rise in temperatures, similar to Phnom Penh. On the coast, Sihanoukville experiences temperatures from 26°C (78.8°F) to 33°C (91.4°F), maintaining its appeal for beach-goers despite the heat.

In terms of rainfall, March typically sees slightly more precipitation than February, averaging 30mm (1.18") for the entire month. However, it is still considered part of the dry season as the rainfall is significantly less than the monsoon months later in the year.

When compared to February, March experiences an evident rise in temperatures. This continues into April, which becomes even hotter. April is usually the hottest month of the year in Cambodia, with temperatures regularly soaring above 35°C (95°F). Despite the onset of higher temperatures, March's relatively dry conditions provide suitable weather for sightseeing, particularly during the early mornings and late afternoons when the heat is less intense.

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• Phnom Penh - March »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Phnom Penh are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 71%. In Phnom Penh, in March, during 5.2 rainfall days, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Kampot - March »
  On the last day of March, in Kampot, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:14 +07. On the first day of March in Kampot, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:13.
• Banlung - March »
  In Banlung in March, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 25mm (0.98") of accumulated precipitation. January through March, with an average of 8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Banlung, Cambodia.
• Kep - March »
  The average heat index, which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in March is estimated at 39°C (102.2°F). On the first day of March in Kep sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:12.
• Paôy Pêt - March »
  In Paôy Pêt during March, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation. Paôy Pêt sees the highest average temperatures during the months of March and April, peaking at 36.3°C (97.3°F).
• Pailin - March »
  Situating in a nutshell, the combination of warmth, humidity, and rain characterizes the weather in Pailin during March. On the first day of March in Pailin, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:18.
• Krong Siem Reap - March »
  In Krong Siem Reap the months of March and April are known for the peak temperatures, reaching an average high of 36°C (96.8°F). In Krong Siem Reap in March, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation.
• Krong Preah Sihanouk - March »
  On the first day of March in Krong Preah Sihanouk sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:16. On the first day of March in Krong Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:16.
• Memot - March »
  In Memot, Cambodia, in March, during 11.2 rainfall days, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is typically accumulated. March is the warmest month in Memot, Cambodia, with an average high-temperature of 36.4°C (97.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F).