January weather forecast
Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia

Provincial atmosphere during January in Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia, mainly includes warm days with the highest temperatures of the year reaching from 31°C (87.8°F) to 34°C (93.2°F). As the kick-off month of the year, January ushers in the new year with minimal rainfall - it’s the driest month up until this point, only seeing up to 1mm (0.04") of rain. Shaping a contrast to the preceding December frost, January proves to be a moderately sunny period, supplying an average daylight length typical of early year trends. It's an excellent time for visitors to enjoy the outdoors, far from the high humidity of subsequent months. As per UV index measurements, sun protection is advisable due to high levels of UV radiation, similar to the rest of the year.

Temperature

Krong Siem Reap, Cambodia, experiences an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31°C (87.8°F) in January, subtly different from December's 30°C (86°F). Krong Siem Reap's average nighttime temperatures present a clear contrast to its daytime highs, measured at a refreshing 19°C (66.2°F) in January.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1 days and typically collects 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Krong Siem Reap is 11h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:04 +07.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January, February and December, with an average of 9h of sunshine.

UV index

In Krong Siem Reap, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 10. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 10 in January translates into this advice:
Act with urgency in protecting yourself. Without it, skin and eyes can be harmed in no time. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or above should be applied generously and reapplied every two hours and right after any outdoor activity or swim.