Month guide · Phnom Penh · Cambodia
Phnom Penh in March
What March 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
March is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 35°C (95°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Hot and hazy; mangoes come into season and the city slows in the midday heat.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 35°C (95°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the warmest month in Phnom Penh: days average 35°C (95°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with February (33°C (91°F)), March is warmer; by April highs stay near 35°C (95°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:08
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:11
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
Cool dry season (November–February). Sunny, dry and relatively comfortable, with the Water Festival in November; the main tourist season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Phnom Penh, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Landmark · BKK1 (Boeung Keng Kang 1)
Independence Monument
Visit in the evening, when the park fills with locals and the monument is lit.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- After dark
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Religious site · Riverside (Sisowath Quay)
Wat Ounalom
Founded in the 15th century, Wat Ounalom is the headquarters of Cambodia's largest Buddhist order and one of the city's most important monasteries.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Off the beaten path
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Religious site · BKK1 (Boeung Keng Kang 1)
Wat Langka
Ask at the pagoda for the current meditation schedule; arrive a few minutes early and dress modestly.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- History
Architecture · BKK1 (Boeung Keng Kang 1)
National Olympic Stadium
Vann Molyvann's 1960s stadium is a landmark of New Khmer Architecture, its sweeping concrete stands built on raised earth banks.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
- Active
What to pack
For highs near 35°C, lows near 24°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Phnom Penh?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, November–February are better overall. Compare every month.
Phnom Penh in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Phnom Penh?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and hazy; mangoes come into season and the city slows in the midday heat.
+How warm is Phnom Penh in March?
Average highs are around 35°C (95°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Phnom Penh in March?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.