Hot start forecast for Khmer New Year

Storm Sinlaku T2604, is affecting the northeast monsoon regime that blows over the South China Sea, the Mekong River Basin, the Cambodian Sea, and the Kingdom of Cambodia. The path of the storm does not have a significant impact on the Kingdom of Cambodia. This
situation will cause the weather from April 13 to 15, 2026:

1- Plains:
– Average minimum temperature of 24°C and average maximum temperature of 37°C. Winds from the east and southeast are blowing at an average speed of 2 meters per second. The provinces of Banteay Meanchey, Pursat, Battambang, Siem Reap, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Thom, Kampong Cham, Takeo, Tbong Khmum, Svay Rieng, Prey Veng, Kandal, and Phnom Penh will not experience any rain.

2- Plateau:
– Average minimum temperature of 25°C and average maximum temperature of 36°C. Winds from the northeast and east with an average speed of 3 meters per second. The provinces of Oddar Meanchey, Pailin, Kampong Speu, Ratanakiri, Kratie, Stung Treng, Mondulkiri, Preah Vihear, Dangrek Mountain Range and the Cardamom Mountain Range will not rain.

3- Coastal areas:
– Average minimum temperature of 24°C and average maximum temperature of 36°C. Winds from the southwest and southeast with an average speed of 2 meters per second. The provinces of Koh Kong, Sihanoukville, Kampot, Kep and the Bokor Mountain Range will not rain.
– Sea waves with an average minimum height of 0.50 meters and an average maximum height of 1.00 meters.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now. Source 14 April 2026