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Sihanoukville in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Sihanoukville in August and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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August

Weather in Sihanoukville in August 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
August could be a good time to visit Sihanoukville, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +82°F, and there are typically 0 sunny days in August. However, expect about 30 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 625 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+75°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
625 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
30 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sihanoukville has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Sihanoukville in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sihanoukville for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in August is +84°F with a maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +77°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +82°F.

Is Sihanoukville warm or cold in August?

Sihanoukville is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +82°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +79°F to +79°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is one of the coolest months in Sihanoukville, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Sihanoukville in August

Sihanoukville weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+82°F+82°F+82°F
Min. temperature
+75°F+75°F+75°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+88°F+88°F
Rainfall
637 mm625 mm562 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
85%85%85%
Air pressure
1007 HPa1008 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
000
Rainy days
303029
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +82°F for average maximum temperature during the day. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 637 mm to 625 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 85%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Sihanoukville in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Sihanoukville is gradually decreasing during August, going from 5 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Sihanoukville based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 503 mm, with a 100% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 42 mm, which is moderate rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in Sihanoukville, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Sihanoukville wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 97% chance of precipitation and 637 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 24 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Sihanoukville?

This is the weather in Sihanoukville in August 2024:
1 August
🌧️
+84°F
2 August
🌧️
+83°F
3 August
🌧️
+85°F
4 August
☁️
+86°F
5 August
☁️
+86°F
6 August
☁️
+86°F
7 August
🌧️
+86°F
8 August
🌧️
+85°F
9 August
🌧️
+85°F
10 August
🌧️
+86°F
11 August
🌧️
+85°F
12 August
🌧️
+85°F
13 August
🌧️
+86°F
14 August
🌧️
+84°F
15 August
🌧️
+83°F
16 August
🌧️
+84°F
17 August
🌧️
+84°F
18 August
🌧️
+84°F
19 August
🌧️
+84°F
20 August
🌧️
+84°F
21 August
🌧️
+83°F
22 August
☁️
+86°F
23 August
☁️
+85°F
24 August
🌧️
+85°F
25 August
☁️
+87°F
26 August
🌧️
+86°F
27 August
🌧️
+86°F
28 August
🌧️
+85°F
29 August
🌧️
+84°F
30 August
🌧️
+83°F
31 August
🌧️
+83°F
In August 2024 Sihanoukville had 0 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 25 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +86°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 66%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Sihanoukville climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Sihanoukville in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1999 (+83°F) and the highest in 2024 (+87°F). The driest year was 2014 with only 2645 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2006 with 4069 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sihanoukville in August:

Is August a good time to visit Sihanoukville?

It’s always a good time to visit Sihanoukville, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Sihanoukville in August?

August is warm in Sihanoukville. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Sihanoukville rainy in August?

Sihanoukville is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Sihanoukville in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sihanoukville in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Cambodia

Check out the weather for other cities in Cambodia.

Monthly weather in Sihanoukville

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sihanoukville, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.