January in Battambang — reliably good (2nd best month)
Good · 8.1/10January averages 27°C (80°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rain is a non-issue at 10 mm for the month, with about 21 sunny days and 11.3 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 8.1/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.
February in Battambang — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.3/10February averages 29°C (84°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rainfall runs 65 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 22 sunny days and 11.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.3/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.
If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Battambang — 1.9 points higher on the same scale.
March in Battambang — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6/10March averages 30°C (86°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rainfall runs 58 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 25 sunny days and 11.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 6/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.
If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Battambang — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.
April in Battambang — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6/10April averages 31°C (88°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rainfall runs 61 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 sunny days and 12.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 6/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.
If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Battambang — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.
May in Battambang — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3/10May averages 29°C (85°F) with humidity around 77%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
215 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 23 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Battambang — 5.2 points higher on the same scale.
June in Battambang — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.5/10June averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 85%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
207 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 24 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.5/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Battambang — 4.7 points higher on the same scale.
July in Battambang — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.1/10July averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 87%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
375 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.1/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Battambang — 5.1 points higher on the same scale.
August in Battambang — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.2/10August averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 88%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
336 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 23 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.2/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Battambang — 5 points higher on the same scale.
September in Battambang — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 2.9/10September averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 89%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
410 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 16 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 2.9/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Battambang — 5.3 points higher on the same scale.
October in Battambang — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.5/10October averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 88%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
205 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.5/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Battambang — 4.7 points higher on the same scale.
November in Battambang — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.4/10November averages 26°C (79°F) with humidity around 84%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rainfall runs 64 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 19 sunny days and 11.4 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.4/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 8.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.
If your dates are flexible, December is materially better in Battambang — 1.8 points higher on the same scale.
December in Battambang — the year's strongest window
Best window · 8.2/10December averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rain is a non-issue at 6 mm for the month, with about 20 sunny days and 11.2 hours of daylight to work with.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Battambang at 8.2/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.
