Pailin weather in March
In March, Pailin sees average daytime highs of 32°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 119 mm of rain across 18.7 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in March, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 42 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Pailin's 4th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Pailin's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 32°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 119 mm
- 18.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:22 AM – 6:17 PM
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.61 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.4
- out of 10
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 32°C through the month.
A typical March day in Pailin reaches about 32°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and on par with April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 22 |
| 2 | 31 | 22 |
| 3 | 31 | 22 |
| 4 | 31 | 22 |
| 5 | 31 | 22 |
| 6 | 31 | 22 |
| 7 | 32 | 22 |
| 8 | 32 | 23 |
| 9 | 32 | 23 |
| 10 | 32 | 23 |
| 11 | 32 | 23 |
| 12 | 32 | 23 |
| 13 | 32 | 23 |
| 14 | 32 | 23 |
| 15 | 32 | 23 |
| 16 | 32 | 23 |
| 17 | 32 | 23 |
| 18 | 32 | 23 |
| 19 | 32 | 23 |
| 20 | 32 | 23 |
| 21 | 32 | 23 |
| 22 | 32 | 23 |
| 23 | 32 | 23 |
| 24 | 32 | 23 |
| 25 | 32 | 23 |
| 26 | 32 | 23 |
| 27 | 32 | 23 |
| 28 | 32 | 23 |
| 29 | 32 | 23 |
| 30 | 32 | 23 |
| 31 | 31 | 23 |
How March really feels in Pailin
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in March is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Pailin weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 1st-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 20° | 28 | 4.9 | 11.3 | 5.7 |
| Feb | 31° / 21° | 44 | 8.8 | 11.6 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 32° / 23° | 119 | 18.7 | 11.9 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 32° / 24° | 170 | 24.8 | 12.3 | 2.7 |
| May | 31° / 24° | 276 | 29.4 | 12.6 | 2.5 |
| Jun | 30° / 24° | 326 | 29 | 12.7 | 2.7 |
| Jul | 29° / 24° | 373 | 30.4 | 12.7 | 2.7 |
| Aug | 29° / 24° | 387 | 30.7 | 12.4 | 2.7 |
| Sep | 29° / 23° | 415 | 29.4 | 12.1 | 2.7 |
| Oct | 30° / 23° | 257 | 23.7 | 11.7 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 30° / 22° | 51 | 8.7 | 11.4 | 5.3 |
| Dec | 29° / 20° | 13 | 2.8 | 11.3 | 6.3 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 27% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 44%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 64 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 44 | 42 |
| Cloudier (%) | 36 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 56 | 58 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64 | 36 |
| 2 | 65 | 35 |
| 3 | 65 | 35 |
| 4 | 64 | 36 |
| 5 | 64 | 36 |
| 6 | 64 | 36 |
| 7 | 65 | 35 |
| 8 | 64 | 36 |
| 9 | 64 | 36 |
| 10 | 64 | 36 |
| 11 | 63 | 37 |
| 12 | 62 | 38 |
| 13 | 62 | 38 |
| 14 | 60 | 40 |
| 15 | 59 | 41 |
| 16 | 58 | 42 |
| 17 | 56 | 44 |
| 18 | 55 | 45 |
| 19 | 53 | 47 |
| 20 | 52 | 48 |
| 21 | 50 | 50 |
| 22 | 49 | 51 |
| 23 | 48 | 52 |
| 24 | 47 | 53 |
| 25 | 46 | 54 |
| 26 | 45 | 55 |
| 27 | 44 | 56 |
| 28 | 44 | 56 |
| 29 | 43 | 57 |
| 30 | 44 | 56 |
| 31 | 42 | 58 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Pailin gets around 119 mm of rain over 18.7 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 61% and peaks near 78% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 58 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 78 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 47 |
| 2 | 47 |
| 3 | 48 |
| 4 | 48 |
| 5 | 48 |
| 6 | 49 |
| 7 | 49 |
| 8 | 50 |
| 9 | 50 |
| 10 | 51 |
| 11 | 52 |
| 12 | 54 |
| 13 | 55 |
| 14 | 57 |
| 15 | 58 |
| 16 | 60 |
| 17 | 61 |
| 18 | 63 |
| 19 | 64 |
| 20 | 66 |
| 21 | 67 |
| 22 | 69 |
| 23 | 70 |
| 24 | 72 |
| 25 | 73 |
| 26 | 74 |
| 27 | 75 |
| 28 | 76 |
| 29 | 77 |
| 30 | 78 |
| 31 | 78 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the oppressive band about 68% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 97% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Oppressive (%) | 68 | 67 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 52 |
| Miserable (%) | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 68 | 10 |
| 2 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 67 | 11 |
| 3 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 70 | 11 |
| 4 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 70 | 12 |
| 5 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 71 | 12 |
| 6 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 71 | 13 |
| 7 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 71 | 13 |
| 8 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 72 | 14 |
| 9 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 73 | 14 |
| 10 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 72 | 15 |
| 11 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 73 | 15 |
| 12 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 74 | 16 |
| 13 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 75 | 16 |
| 14 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 75 | 17 |
| 15 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 75 | 18 |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 75 | 19 |
| 17 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 74 | 20 |
| 18 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 74 | 21 |
| 19 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 73 | 22 |
| 20 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 71 | 24 |
| 21 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 70 | 25 |
| 22 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 68 | 27 |
| 23 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 66 | 29 |
| 24 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 64 | 31 |
| 25 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 62 | 33 |
| 26 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 60 | 35 |
| 27 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 59 | 36 |
| 28 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 57 | 38 |
| 29 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 55 | 40 |
| 30 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 54 | 42 |
| 31 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 52 | 44 |
Wind in March
Winds average 6 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 6 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 6 | calm |
| 17 | 6 | calm |
| 18 | 6 | calm |
| 19 | 6 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 24 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:31 AM to 6:12 AM, and sunset from 6:15 PM to 6:17 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 6:31 | 6:15 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 6:30 | 6:15 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:30 | 6:15 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:15 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:29 | 6:15 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:28 | 6:16 |
| 7 | 11.8 | 6:28 | 6:16 |
| 8 | 11.8 | 6:27 | 6:16 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 6:26 | 6:16 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 6:26 | 6:16 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:25 | 6:16 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:24 | 6:16 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:24 | 6:16 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:23 | 6:16 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:23 | 6:16 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:22 | 6:17 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 6:21 | 6:17 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 6:21 | 6:17 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:17 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:17 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:19 | 6:17 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:18 | 6:17 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:17 | 6:17 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:17 | 6:17 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:16 | 6:17 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:15 | 6:17 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:14 | 6:17 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 6:14 | 6:17 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:13 | 6:17 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:12 | 6:17 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:12 | 6:17 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 5.61 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.21 kWh/m² to a high of 5.64 kWh/m² in April across the year — March's 5.61 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.6 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Pailin
None of Pailin's seasonal hazards are active in March. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Pailin's monsoon runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Pailin?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Pailin.
What to pack for Pailin in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Pailin sees daytime highs around 32°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 19 days see rain.
UV index in Pailin in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Pailin peaks around August 16 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 23 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 13 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Pailin in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Pailin is worst in February — around 45 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 3.5× the cleanest month (August, 13 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 34 | 45 | 32 | 22 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 |
| Level | Moderate | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | Moderate |
| Feb | 45 | Poor |
| Mar | 32 | Moderate |
| Apr | 22 | Moderate |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 13 | Moderate |
| Jul | 14 | Moderate |
| Aug | 13 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 15 | Moderate |
| Nov | 13 | Moderate |
| Dec | 14 | Moderate |
Where is Pailin?
Pailin sits at 12.8°N, 102.6°E, 201 m above sea level, in Cambodia. The nearest listed city is Khao Saming, 58 km away.
Topography around Pailin
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Pailin.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Pailin has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 296 m around an average of 198 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,076 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,595 m.
The land around Pailin is covered by cropland (35%), trees (34%) and grassland (22%) within 3 km, trees (54%) and cropland (31%) within 16 km, and trees (49%) and cropland (38%) within 80 km.
Cambodia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / C / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $2,872
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 30%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.8
- per 100k, 2011
- Road deaths
- 19.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 390
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Pailin (12.849°, 102.6093°, elevation 201 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).