Phnom Penh vs Ho Chi Minh City

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Phnom Penh edges ahead as the better destination in November. Phnom Penh offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Ho Chi Minh City sees 9 sunshine hours and 17 rain days.

Phnom Penh can feel quite hot at 30°C, so plan for heat. Ho Chi Minh City runs hot at 30°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Phnom Penh is the stronger choice in November. Phnom Penh receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Phnom Penh reaches an average high of 30°C (86°F) and drops to 23°C (73°F) at night during November. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Ho Chi Minh City averages 30°C (86°F) for the high and 23°C (73°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°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 November.

Phnom Penh receives approximately 79 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during November. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Ho Chi Minh City sees 132 mm over 17 rain days. That makes Phnom Penh the drier option by 6 rain days and 53 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.