22Β° to 32Β°
Dry & Comfortable
One of the driest, coolest months of the year.
βοΈ Sunscreenβ¨ Best sightseeing weather
23Β° to 32Β°
Dry & Sunny
Still part of the best window, warming up gradually.
βοΈ Sunscreenβ¨ Best sightseeing weather
24Β° to 33Β°
Heat Builds
Comparatively dry still, with rain starting to tick up ahead of the wet season.
π₯΅ Heat protectionβοΈ Sunscreen
25Β° to 33Β°
Hottest Month
The hottest month of the year on average, with rain building steadily.
π₯΅ Heat protectionβ Light rain jacket
25Β° to 33Β°
Monsoon Arrives
Rain increases sharply as the wet season sets in for good.
β Umbrella essentialπ₯΅ Heat protection
24Β° to 32Β°
Exceptionally Wet
Rain falls almost daily now, among the wettest months of the year.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
24Β° to 31Β°
Exceptionally Wet
Still exceptionally wet, with rain a near-daily fixture.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
24Β° to 31Β°
Wettest Month
The rainiest month of the year by a wide margin, with rain almost every day.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
24Β° to 31Β°
Still Exceptionally Wet
Still part of the near-daily rain stretch, easing only slightly from August.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
24Β° to 32Β°
Rain Eases
Rain eases noticeably from the peak of the wet season, though still substantial.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
23Β° to 32Β°
Monsoon Withdraws
Rain drops off sharply as the monsoon retreats and the dry season approaches.
β Umbrella handyπ Late typhoon possible
22Β° to 32Β°
Driest Month
The driest month of the year, part of the best window, though an occasional typhoon can still affect the first half.
βοΈ Sunscreenβ¨ Best sightseeing weather
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Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Koh Kong?›
Koh Kong's rainy season historically runs from May to mid-November, with rain falling almost daily from June through September, and August the wettest month.
What is the best time of year to visit Koh Kong?›
December through February is historically Koh Kong's coolest, driest stretch, and the best time for a visit.
What is the least favorable time to visit Koh Kong?›
June through September is historically the wettest stretch of the year, with rain falling almost daily.
Which month has the most rain in Koh Kong?›
August is historically the wettest month, averaging around 985mm of rain.
Which month is the driest in Koh Kong?›
December is historically the driest month, averaging around 36mm of rain.
How hot does Koh Kong get?›
April is historically the hottest month of the year on average.
What should I pack for Koh Kong during the rainy season?›
Heavy rain gear is worth packing from June through September, when this stretch of coast sees some of the heaviest rainfall in Cambodia.
Why is Koh Kong so much rainier than Phnom Penh?›
Koh Kong's coast faces directly into the monsoon flow coming off the Gulf of Thailand, exposing it to far heavier rain than Cambodia's inland cities.
Are the Cardamom Mountains near Koh Kong?›
Yes. Cambodia's highest range, topped by Phnom Aural at 1,800 meters, rises inland from Koh Kong.
Do typhoons affect Koh Kong?›
Rarely, and usually weakened. Typhoons typically pass north into Vietnam and Laos, though Cambodia can occasionally be affected from mid-October to mid-November, with a peak in early November.