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.

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 Penh — January climate, side by side

	🇻🇳 Ho Chi Minh City	🇰🇭 Phnom Penh
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	77/100 (B)
Feels-like high	37°C	35°C
Avg high / low	33° / 24°	32° / 23°
Rainfall	36 mm	20 mm
Rainy days	5	3
Humidity	72%	66%
Air quality (AQI)	86	71

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

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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.