Phu Quoc vs Phnom Penh

Phu Quoc and Phnom Penh are closely matched in December. 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.

Phu Quoc sits in the comfortable travel range at 28°C. Phnom Penh runs hot at 31°C.

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

Phu Quoc reaches an average high of 28°C (82°F) and drops to 25°C (77°F) at night during December. The daily temperature range is 3°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Phnom Penh averages 31°C (88°F) for the high and 23°C (73°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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

Phu Quoc receives approximately 49 mm of rainfall across 9 rain days during December. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Phnom Penh sees 26 mm over 5 rain days. That makes Phnom Penh the drier option by 4 rain days and 23 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.