Phnom Penh vs Phu Quoc

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Phnom Penh edges ahead as the better destination in April. Phnom Penh offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 14 rain days, while Phu Quoc sees 11 sunshine hours and 20 rain days.

Phnom Penh can feel quite hot at 35°C, so plan for heat. Phu Quoc runs hot at 30°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Phnom Penh is the stronger choice in April.

Phnom Penh reaches an average high of 35°C (95°F) and drops to 26°C (79°F) at night during April. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Phu Quoc averages 30°C (86°F) for the high and 26°C (79°F) for the low, with a daily range of 4°C. There is a notable 5°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 April.

Phnom Penh receives approximately 86 mm of rainfall across 14 rain days during April. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Phu Quoc sees 128 mm over 20 rain days. That makes Phnom Penh the drier option by 6 rain days and 42 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.