According to the weather forecast for January 8–10, 2026, the northeast monsoon will blow over the South China Sea, Mekong basin, Cambodian waters, Andaman Sea and the Kingdom of Cambodia.
This will bring average minimum and maximum temperatures of 17°C and 29°C respectively in the lowlands. Winds from the north and northeast will average about five metres per second. No rain is forecast in Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Siem Reap, Pursat, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Thom, Kampong Cham, Tboung Khmum, Prey Veng, Kandal, Svay Rieng and Takeo provinces, or in Phnom Penh.
In the highlands, average minimum and maximum temperatures will be 15°C and 28°C. Northerly and northeasterly winds will average about six metres per second. No rain is forecast in Oddar Meanchey, Pailin, Preah Vihear, Kratie, Ratanakiri, Mondulkiri, Kampong Speu and Stung Treng provinces, or in the Cardamom and Dangrek mountain ranges.
Coastal areas will have average minimum and maximum temperatures of 18°C and 30°C. Northeasterly and southeasterly winds will average about five metres per second. No rain is forecast in Koh Kong, Preah Sihanouk, Kampot and Kep provinces or the Bokor mountain range. Average minimum and maximum sea-wave heights will be 0.50 metres and 1.00 metre. By: Pai Sokhim
