Ho Chi Minh City vs Phnom Penh

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Phnom Penh edges ahead as the better destination in January. Phnom Penh offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 3 rain days, while Ho Chi Minh City sees 10 sunshine hours and 4 rain days.

Ho Chi Minh City can feel quite hot at 31°C, so plan for heat. Phnom Penh runs hot at 32°C.

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

Ho Chi Minh City reaches an average high of 31°C (88°F) and drops to 22°C (72°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 9°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

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. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

Ho Chi Minh City receives approximately 23 mm of rainfall across 4 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Phnom Penh sees 15 mm over 3 rain days. That makes Phnom Penh the drier option by 1 rain day and 8 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.