Phu Quoc vs Phnom Penh

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.

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

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

Phu Quoc reaches an average high of 29°C (84°F) and drops to 26°C (79°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 3°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Phnom Penh averages 35°C (95°F) for the high and 25°C (77°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°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.

Phu Quoc receives approximately 67 mm of rainfall across 14 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Phnom Penh sees 39 mm over 6 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%.