What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Phnom Penh in January?

In January, Bangkok averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Phnom Penh averages 32°C high / 23°C low with about 20 mm.

Bangkok vs Phnom Penh in January

Phnom Penh is the better pick in January — 77 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Phnom Penh is sweltering, dry, while Bangkok is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.

Bangkok vs Phnom Penh — January climate, side by side

	Bangkok	Phnom Penh
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	77/100 (B)
Feels-like high	36°C	35°C
Avg high / low	33° / 24°	32° / 23°
Rainfall	21 mm	20 mm
Rainy days	4	3
Humidity	66%	66%
Air quality (AQI)	154	71

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Bangkok vs Phnom Penh in January — FAQ

Is January better in Bangkok or Phnom Penh?: Phnom Penh is the better pick in January — 77 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Phnom Penh is sweltering, dry, while Bangkok is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Phnom Penh in January?: In January, Bangkok averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Phnom Penh averages 32°C high / 23°C low with about 20 mm.