The two monsoons in the country greatly affect the rural calendar of Cambodians. From November   to February the cool, dry northeastern monsoon carries relatively little rain whereas the southwestern monsoon carries up to 80% of the country’s rainfall between the months of May and October.

Maximum daily temperatures range from the high 20s in January to more than 40⁰ C in April. Daily minimum temperatures are usually no more than 10⁰ C .