Wat Phnom
Wat Phnom is a wat in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It is one of the 12 most looked-up sights in the country and ranks 11th among Cambodia's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between January and March, when temperatures are lower and rainfall is minimal. From January to March, daily highs range from 32 °C to 34 °C, and there are about 3 to 6 rainy days per month. From May to October, the rainy season brings more frequent rain, with September seeing the highest amount of rainfall at 253 mm over about 22 days. The site is open daily from 07:00 to 18:30. Foreigners pay US$1 to enter.
Wat Phnom is located 1 km from the capital, Phnom Penh. The nearest airport is Techo International Airport, which is 24 km away. While visiting, you can also see the Royal Palace of Cambodia, which is 1.6 km away, or the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, located 3 km from the wat. Choeung Ek is another nearby site, situated 10.4 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is September, with about 253 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Rainfall, mm | 10 | 4 | 35 | 74 | 119 | 148 | 162 | 196 | 253 | 248 | 112 | 21 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 15 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
