Nha Trang vs Phnom Penh

Nha Trang and Phnom Penh are closely matched in January. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.

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.

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%.