Climate Insights for Sihanoukville
Preah Sihanouk, Khaet Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia
Climate Overview
The climate in Sihanoukville is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 3,314 mm of precipitation falls per year. Sihanoukville receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sihanoukville is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 26°C.The climate in Sihanoukville is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 130.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Sihanoukville receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sihanoukville is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, March. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 78°F.
Temperature
Sihanoukville has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Sihanoukville has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 78°F and an average of 81°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Sihanoukville is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,314 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 276 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 590 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 39 mm. That's 551 mm less than July, 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.Sihanoukville is a very wet location, receiving approximately 130.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10.9 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 23.2 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.5 in. That's 21.7 in less than July, 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
Sihanoukville is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Sihanoukville is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 12mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sihanoukville 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 Sihanoukville 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.