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When to go · Pailin

Pailin in March

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry season)). Across Cambodia: Heat builds to 35 °C (95 °F); temple visits need dawn starts and a long midday break.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
35°C (95°F) / 25°C (77°F)
average high / low
Rain days
3
Crowds
Medium
Cambodia overall
Prices
Medium
Cambodia overall

Verdict

MixedCambodia month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry season)). Across Cambodia: Heat builds to 35 °C (95 °F); temple visits need dawn starts and a long midday break.

Is another month better than March?

March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in March

Long-term averages
  • PailinHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 3 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Cambodia overall
Medium
Prices · Cambodia overall
Medium

Cambodia overall: Heat builds to 35 °C; temple visits need dawn starts and a long midday break.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Pailin, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Mar: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Mar: 35 °C (95 °F)

    Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)

  • Night low

    Mar: 25 °C (77 °F)

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Rain days

    Mar: 3

    Jan: 2 (better)

  • Crowds

    Mar: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Mar: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Mar: 0

    Jan: 0

March: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (dry season)). Across Cambodia: Heat builds to 35 °C; temple visits need dawn starts and a long midday break.

January: Inside Pailin's best window: Nov–Feb (dry season).

Pailin: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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