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 March. Phnom Penh offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 6 rain days, while Phu Quoc sees 11 sunshine hours and 14 rain days.

Phnom Penh can feel quite hot at 35°C, so plan for heat. Phu Quoc runs hot at 29°C.

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

Phnom Penh reaches an average high of 35°C (95°F) and drops to 25°C (77°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Phu Quoc averages 29°C (84°F) for the high and 26°C (79°F) for the low, with a daily range of 3°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 March.

Phnom Penh receives approximately 39 mm of rainfall across 6 rain days during March. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Phu Quoc sees 67 mm over 14 rain days. That makes Phnom Penh the drier option by 8 rain days and 28 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.