Climate Insights for Battambang

Cambodia

Hottest
April
37°C peak99°F peak
Coldest
January
22°C low71°F low
Wettest
September
215 mm rain8.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Battambang is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 1,170 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 215 mm of rainfall. Battambang is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.The climate in Battambang is hot. The average annual temperature is 84°F and approximately 46.1 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 8.5 in of rainfall. Battambang is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 71°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 22°FebMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 23°MarMax: 37°Average: 31°Min: 26°AprMax: 37°Average: 31°Min: 27°MayMax: 36°Average: 31°Min: 27°JunMax: 35°Average: 30°Min: 27°JulMax: 34°Average: 29°Min: 26°AugMax: 34°Average: 30°Min: 26°SepMax: 33°Average: 29°Min: 26°OctMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 25°NovMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 24°DecMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 22°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 91°FAverage: 81°FMin: 71°FFebMax: 94°FAverage: 83°FMin: 74°FMarMax: 98°FAverage: 87°FMin: 78°FAprMax: 99°FAverage: 88°FMin: 80°FMayMax: 97°FAverage: 87°FMin: 80°FJunMax: 95°FAverage: 86°FMin: 80°FJulMax: 93°FAverage: 85°FMin: 80°FAugMax: 94°FAverage: 85°FMin: 80°FSepMax: 91°FAverage: 83°FMin: 78°FOctMax: 90°FAverage: 82°FMin: 77°FNovMax: 90°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FDecMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 72°F
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Min

Battambang sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 37°C. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 27°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Battambang sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 71°F to 99°F. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 99°F and an average of 88°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 81°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 16mmFebPrecipitation: 13mmMarPrecipitation: 42mmAprPrecipitation: 71mmMayPrecipitation: 126mmJunPrecipitation: 108mmJulPrecipitation: 145mmAugPrecipitation: 122mmSepPrecipitation: 215mmOctPrecipitation: 204mmNovPrecipitation: 84mmDecPrecipitation: 23mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.6inFebPrecipitation: 0.5inMarPrecipitation: 1.7inAprPrecipitation: 2.8inMayPrecipitation: 5inJunPrecipitation: 4.3inJulPrecipitation: 5.7inAugPrecipitation: 4.8inSepPrecipitation: 8.5inOctPrecipitation: 8inNovPrecipitation: 3.3inDecPrecipitation: 0.9in
Precipitation

Battambang is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,170 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 98 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 215 mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 13 mm. That's 203 mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Battambang is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 46.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.9 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 8.5 in of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.5 in. That's 8 in less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Battambang is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Battambang is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Battambang based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Battambang based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
22 °C71 °F
33 °C91 °F
7 km/h4 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C74 °F
35 °C94 °F
7 km/h4 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C78 °F
37 °C98 °F
7 km/h4 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
27 °C80 °F
37 °C99 °F
6 km/h4 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
27 °C80 °F
36 °C97 °F
6 km/h4 mph
126 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
27 °C80 °F
35 °C95 °F
9 km/h6 mph
108 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C80 °F
34 °C93 °F
10 km/h6 mph
145 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C80 °F
34 °C94 °F
10 km/h6 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C78 °F
33 °C91 °F
7 km/h4 mph
215 mm8.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C77 °F
32 °C90 °F
5 km/h3 mph
204 mm8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C75 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
84 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
22 °C72 °F
31 °C89 °F
7 km/h5 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in