January in Kampot — the year's strongest window
Best window · 7.4/10January averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 75%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Expect 18 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 22 sunny days and 11.4 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Kampot at 7.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, footwear you can get muddy.
February in Kampot — reliably good (2nd best month)
Good · 7/10February averages 29°C (83°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Expect 21 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 23 sunny days and 11.7 daylight hours.
It scores 7/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 7.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, footwear you can get muddy.
March in Kampot — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.5/10March averages 30°C (85°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rainfall runs 56 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 sunny days and 11.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.5/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 7.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
April in Kampot — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 5.9/10April averages 30°C (86°F) with humidity around 71%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rainfall runs 77 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 sunny days and 12.2 hours of daylight.
It scores 5.9/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 7.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Kampot — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.
May in Kampot — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 4.2/10May averages 30°C (85°F) with humidity around 78%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 188 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 21 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.2/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 7.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Kampot — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.
June in Kampot — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.9/10June averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 84%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
213 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 21 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.9/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 7.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Kampot — 3.5 points higher on the same scale.
July in Kampot — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.2/10July averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 87%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
410 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 15 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.2/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 7.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Kampot — 4.2 points higher on the same scale.
August in Kampot — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.8/10August averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 87%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
244 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 21 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.8/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 7.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Kampot — 3.6 points higher on the same scale.
September in Kampot — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.1/10September averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 88%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
392 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 14 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.1/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 7.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Kampot — 4.3 points higher on the same scale.
October in Kampot — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.5/10October averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 86%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
278 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.5/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 7.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Kampot — 3.9 points higher on the same scale.
November in Kampot — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 4.3/10November averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 86%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 161 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 19 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.3/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 7.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Kampot — 3.1 points higher on the same scale.
December in Kampot — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.7/10December averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
Rainfall runs 51 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 19 sunny days and 11.4 hours of daylight.
It scores 6.7/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 7.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
