Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for January
| Metric | Nha Trang | Phnom Penh | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 26°C (79°F) | 32°C (90°F)▲ | Phnom Penh |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 21°C (70°F) | 22°C (72°F)▲ | Phnom Penh |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 10 days | 3 days▲ | Phnom Penh |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 71 mm | 15 mm▲ | Phnom Penh |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 10h/day | 11h/day▲ | Phnom Penh |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 82% | 82% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 3 | 3 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 12 km/h▲ | 13 km/h | Nha Trang |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Phnom Penh edges ahead as the better destination in January. Phnom Penh offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 3 rain days, while Nha Trang sees 10 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.
Nha Trang sits in the comfortable travel range at 26°C. Phnom Penh runs hot at 32°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Phnom Penh is the stronger choice in January. Phnom Penh receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Nha Trang reaches an average high of 26°C (79°F) and drops to 21°C (70°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Phnom Penh averages 32°C (90°F) for the high and 22°C (72°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. There is a notable 6°C gap between the two cities, so expect a very different feel.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.
Nha Trang receives approximately 71 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during January. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Phnom Penh sees 15 mm over 3 rain days. That makes Phnom Penh the drier option by 7 rain days and 56 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.
Highs of 26°C, lows of 21°C, 10 rain days
Highs of 32°C, lows of 22°C, 3 rain days
Pack for both: moisture-wicking fabrics. These items are useful in either destination during January.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. January is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Nha Trang | Phnom Penh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 26°C | 10d | 32°C | 3d |
| Feb | 27°C | 6d | 33°C | 2d |
| Mar | 29°C | 9d | 35°C | 6d |
| Apr | 31°C | 12d | 35°C | 14d |
| May | 32°C | 23d | 34°C | 23d |
| Jun | 32°C | 24d | 32°C | 24d |
| Jul | 32°C | 24d | 32°C | 25d |
| Aug | 32°C | 24d | 32°C | 25d |
| Sep | 30°C | 26d | 31°C | 27d |
| Oct | 28°C | 26d | 30°C | 25d |
| Nov | 27°C | 21d | 30°C | 11d |
| Dec | 26°C | 17d | 31°C | 5d |
Nha Trang Weather in January
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Phnom Penh Weather in January
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