Month guide · Phnom Penh · Cambodia
Phnom Penh in February
What February is really like in Phnom Penh: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Phnom Penh. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Dry and warm, with heat building late in the month; good for sightseeing.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the 4th-warmest month in Phnom Penh: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 28 days. Compared with January (32°C (90°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 35°C (95°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:22
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:08
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
Late rains (September–October). The wettest weeks with occasional flooding, rivers at their highest and the Pchum Ben festival.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Chinese New Year (some years fall in February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Wat Phnom and Central Market
Wat Phnom
The small wooded hill that gave the city its name: legend says a woman called Penh found Buddha statues in the river in 1372 and built a shrine on this mound.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Outdoors
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Market · Wat Phnom and Central Market
Central Market (Phsar Thmei)
Eat at the food stalls on the market's edge, where noodle soups and grilled meats are cheap and fresh.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Shopping
- Food
- Kids
Market · Toul Tom Poung
Russian Market (Phsar Toul Tom Poung)
Named after the Russian expatriates who shopped here in the 1980s, this low, cramped market sells silk, krama, handicrafts, clothing from local garment factories, motorbike parts and food.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
Waterfront · Riverside (Sisowath Quay)
Sisowath Quay riverside
Walk the stretch between the Royal Palace and Wat Ounalom around sunset, then stop for a drink overlooking the water.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 23°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Phnom Penh?
It is one of the best months to visit Phnom Penh. Dry and warm, with heat building late in the month; good for sightseeing.
+How warm is Phnom Penh in February?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Phnom Penh in February?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.