Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City is sweltering, a little rain.

Ho Chi Minh City vs Phnom PenhJanuary climate, side by side

Ho Chi Minh CityPhnom Penh
Comfort score73/100 (B)77/100 (B)
Feels-like high37°C35°C
Avg high / low33° / 24°32° / 23°
Rainfall36 mm20 mm
Rainy days53
Humidity72%66%
Air quality (AQI)8671

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

Ho Chi Minh City vs Phnom Penh in January — FAQ

Is January better in Ho Chi Minh City 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 Ho Chi Minh City is sweltering, a little rain.
What is the weather like in Ho Chi Minh City vs Phnom Penh in January?
In January, Ho Chi Minh City averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 36 mm of rain; Phnom Penh averages 32°C high / 23°C low with about 20 mm.