Facts checked against live data · 9 Oct 2026

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Cambodia in January: Weather, Crowds & What's On

What January is actually like in Cambodia — average highs and lows, how much rain to expect, public holidays that fill trains and hotels, and verified places to go.

Average high
34°C
Average low
22°C
Rainfall
11mm

Where this month sits in the year

The 5th warmest month of Cambodia's year. The 11th wettest month, at 1% of the year's rain.

Public holidays in January

Domestic travel peaks around these dates — book earlier and expect busier sights.

  • January 1, 2027 ទិវាចូលឆ្នាំសាកល · International New Year Day
  • January 7, 2027 ទិវាជ័យជម្នះលើរបបប្រល័យពូជសាសន៍ · Day of Victory over the Genocidal Regime

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Climate figures are 10-year averages for Siem Reap, from NASA POWER; holidays from public calendars. Updated monthly.

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