October weather forecast
Cambodia

October in Cambodia marks the beginning of the transition from the wet season to the dry season. During this month, the rainfall gradually decreases, though there are still quite a number of rainy days. The average temperatures in October range from 24°C (75.2°F) to 31°C (87.8°F), which is slightly cooler compared to the peak of the hot season.

In the capital city, Phnom Penh, the temperatures hover around an average high of 31°C (87.8°F). In Siem Reap, the city known for the Angkor Wat, temperatures also reach up to 31°C (87.8°F). In the coastal city of Sihanoukville, temperatures range from 25°C (77°F) to 30°C (86°F), offering a refreshing respite due to its coastal location.

Rainfall in October reduces significantly compared to September, with an average of 190mm (7.48") of precipitation throughout the month. While rain showers are still frequent, they are less intense and shorter in duration, mainly occurring in the late afternoons and evenings.

When compared to September, October experiences similar temperatures but a noticeable decrease in rainfall. As October transitions into November, the dry season begins to set in, with significantly less rainfall and more sunny days. Despite the transitional nature of this month, October provides an excellent opportunity for visitors to enjoy the relatively cooler climate and the lush greenery left by the departing monsoon.

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• Phnom Penh - October »
  The month with the most rainfall in Phnom Penh is October, when the rain falls for 24 days and typically aggregates up to 319mm (12.56") of precipitation. The months with the highest humidity are September and October, with an average relative humidity of 84%.
• Kampot - October »
  On the first day of October in Kampot, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:54. In Kampot, in October, the average water temperature is 29.3°C (84.7°F).
• Banlung - October »
  In Banlung during October, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 242mm (9.53") of precipitation. Shifting into October, Banlung records an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F), presenting minor fluctuations compared to the previous month.
• Kep - October »
  In October, the average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 37°C (98.6°F). The months with the highest humidity in Kep, Cambodia, are September and October, with an average relative humidity of 80%.
• Paôy Pêt - October »
  In Paôy Pêt, Cambodia, in October, it is raining for 24.6 days, with typically 135mm (5.31") of accumulated precipitation. In Paôy Pêt, in October, it is raining for 24.6 days, with typically 135mm (5.31") of accumulated precipitation.
• Pailin - October »
  September's transformation into October witnesses an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F) in Pailin, noting a minor change from the preceding month. In essence, October's weather in Pailin marks a transition to a drier but warm atmosphere, resonating with a change in foliage's color palette.
• Krong Siem Reap - October »
  In Krong Siem Reap, during October, the rain falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 215mm (8.46") of precipitation. On the first day of October in Krong Siem Reap, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:55.
• Krong Preah Sihanouk - October »
  On the first day of October in Krong Preah Sihanouk, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:56. In Krong Preah Sihanouk, in October, during 19 rainfall days, 290mm (11.42") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Memot - October »
  The months of October and December are noted for their lowest temperatures in Memot, with an average high-temperature of 31.2°C (88.2°F). In Memot, in October, during 24 rainfall days, 146mm (5.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated.