Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang) vs Phnom Penh (Pou Senchey): which is sunnier?
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Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang) and Phnom Penh (Pou Senchey) are virtually tied for annual sunshine — about 2,484 vs 2,484 hours a year. Phnom Penh (Pou Senchey) has the higher Sunshine Score in 1 of 12 months; the other 11 are within 2 points.
Scores are the 0–100 Sunshine Score — sunshine, daytime warmth and dryness in one number, per month.
At a glance
| Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang) | Phnom Penh (Pou Senchey) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunshine hours / year | 2,484 | 2,484 |
| Sunniest month | December (88/100) | December (88/100) |
| Nov–Feb average score | 73/100 | 73/100 |
| Jun–Aug average score | 66/100 | 66/100 |
| Rain / year | 1,242 mm | 1,242 mm |
| Peak midday UV | 11 (extreme) | 11 (extreme) |
Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang) vs Phnom Penh (Pou Senchey) month by month
| Month | Sunshine Score | Day high °C | Rain mm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang) | Phnom Penh (Pou Senchey) | Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang) | Phnom Penh (Pou Senchey) | Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang) | Phnom Penh (Pou Senchey) | |
| January | 72 | 72 | 34° | 34° | 16 | 16 |
| February | 55 | 55 | 36° | 36° | 11 | 11 |
| March | 44 | 44 | 37° | 37° | 30 | 30 |
| April | 41 | 49 | 37° | 36° | 62 | 62 |
| May | 56 | 56 | 34° | 34° | 129 | 129 |
| June | 66 | 66 | 32° | 32° | 190 | 190 |
| July | 66 | 66 | 31° | 31° | 163 | 163 |
| August | 66 | 66 | 30° | 30° | 167 | 167 |
| September | 66 | 66 | 30° | 30° | 190 | 190 |
| October | 66 | 66 | 30° | 30° | 167 | 167 |
| November | 77 | 77 | 31° | 31° | 89 | 89 |
| December | 88 | 88 | 32° | 32° | 28 | 28 |
The sunnier month by month: Jan even · Feb even · Mar even · Apr Phnom Penh (Pou Senchey) · May even · Jun even · Jul even · Aug even · Sep even · Oct even · Nov even · Dec even.
When to pick which
- November–February: too close to call — Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang) averages 73/100, Phnom Penh (Pou Senchey) 73/100. Daytime highs are similar (33°C vs 33°C). See the winter sun ranking.
- March–May: Phnom Penh (Pou Senchey) (average score 50/100 vs 47). Daytime highs are similar (36°C vs 36°C).
- June–August: too close to call — Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang) averages 66/100, Phnom Penh (Pou Senchey) 66/100. Daytime highs are similar (31°C vs 31°C).
- September–October: too close to call — Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang) averages 66/100, Phnom Penh (Pou Senchey) 66/100. Daytime highs are similar (30°C vs 30°C).
Full month-by-month guides: Phnom Penh (Boeng Khyang) weather by month · Phnom Penh (Pou Senchey) weather by month.
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