Climate guide for Koh Rong, Cambodia

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About Koh Rong

Koh Rong is a beach destination in Cambodia. Its setting includes Island paradise of glowing bioluminescent plankton and white sand beaches. Use the monthly scores to weigh time by the water against heat, rainfall, humidity, daylight and sunny-day patterns.

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When to visit Koh Rong: the short answer

The best time to visit Koh Rong is February, followed by January, March. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: February averages 28°C with 31 mm of rain and about 23 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are September, July. If budget matters more than perfect weather, May is the strongest of the low-rate months at 6.9/10.

Across the year Koh Rong swings from 27°C in January to 30°C in May, a 3-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 30 mm in January to 380 mm in September. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Koh Rong is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 4.5 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: May (30°C). Coolest: January (27°C). Driest: January (30 mm). Wettest: September (380 mm).

Koh Rong month by month

January in Koh Rong — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.6/10

January averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 75%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 30 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 21 sunny days and 11.4 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Koh Rong at 9.6/10 — 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.

February in Koh Rong — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.7/10

February averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 76%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 31 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 23 sunny days and 11.6 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Koh Rong at 9.7/10 — 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.

March in Koh Rong — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.3/10

March averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 77%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 48 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 sunny days and 11.9 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Koh Rong at 9.3/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

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 the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

April in Koh Rong — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.6/10

April averages 30°C (85°F) with humidity around 77%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 74 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 sunny days and 12.2 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Koh Rong at 8.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

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.

May in Koh Rong — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.9/10

May averages 30°C (86°F) with humidity around 78%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 149 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 20 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 6.9/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Koh Rong — 2.8 points higher on the same scale.

June in Koh Rong — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.1/10

June averages 29°C (85°F) with humidity around 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

203 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 17 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.1/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 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.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Koh Rong — 3.6 points higher on the same scale.

July in Koh Rong — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.2/10

July averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

379 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 12 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 5.2/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 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.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Koh Rong — 4.5 points higher on the same scale.

August in Koh Rong — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.1/10

August averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

227 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 18 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.1/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 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.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Koh Rong — 3.6 points higher on the same scale.

September in Koh Rong — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.2/10

September averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

380 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 12 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 5.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 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.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Koh Rong — 4.5 points higher on the same scale.

October in Koh Rong — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.2/10

October averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

239 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 20 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.2/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 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.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Koh Rong — 3.5 points higher on the same scale.

November in Koh Rong — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.7/10

November averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 167 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 20 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 6.7/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.7/10 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.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Koh Rong — 3 points higher on the same scale.

December in Koh Rong — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.8/10

December averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 77%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 57 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 sunny days and 11.4 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Koh Rong at 8.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Koh Rong, Cambodia?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Koh Rong are February, January, March, December. February is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.7/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Koh Rong year-round?
Koh Rong has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 27°C in January to 30°C in May, with Ideal Weather scores between 5.2 and 9.7 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Koh Rong?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Koh Rong are July (5.2/10), September (5.2/10), June (6.1/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Koh Rong?
September is the wettest month in Koh Rong, averaging about 380 mm of rainfall. January is the driest, at roughly 30 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Koh Rong?
March sees the most sun in Koh Rong, with about 28 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Koh Rong a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Koh Rong is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (February, January, March, December) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Koh Rong calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Koh Rong: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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