Facts checked against live data · 25 Aug 2026

Cambodia · January

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.

Weather in January

Average high32°C
Average low22°C
Rainfall18mm

The 6th warmest month of Cambodia's year. The driest month of the year.

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Public holidays in January

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

  • January 1 ទិវាបុណ្យចូលឆ្នាំសកល · New Year's Day
  • January 7 ទិវាជ័យជម្នះលើរបបប្រល័យពូជសាសន៍ · Victory over Genocide Day

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

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