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 »
  February and March, with an average relative humidity of 71%, are the least humid months in Phnom Penh. The months with the lowest humidity in Phnom Penh are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 71%.
• Kampot - March »
  On the last day of March, in Kampot, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:14 +07. In Kampot, Cambodia, the average seawater temperature in March is 28.6°C (83.5°F).
• Banlung - March »
  In Banlung, Cambodia, during March, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of 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 combines relative humidity and air temperature, in March is evaluated at 39°C (102.2°F). March in Kep, Cambodia indicates the beginning of the summer, reflected in the increased temperatures and humidity.
• Paôy Pêt - March »
  On the last day of March, in Paôy Pêt, Cambodia, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:21 +07. March and April are known as Paôy Pêt's warmest months, with an average high-temperature of 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. In Pailin, Cambodia, in March, during 20.4 rainfall days, 63mm (2.48") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Krong Siem Reap - March »
  In Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia, in March, during 4 rainfall days, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Krong Siem Reap, in March, during 4 rainfall days, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Krong Preah Sihanouk - March »
  Krong Preah Sihanouk's shift into March sets the average high-temperature at a still tropical 32.1°C (89.8°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from February's 31.2°C (88.2°F). In Krong Preah Sihanouk in March, the average water temperature is 28.4°C (83.1°F).
• Memot - March »
  In Memot in March, during 11.2 rainfall days, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is typically accumulated. January, March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Memot, Cambodia.