The short answer
When to go to Kampot
The best window is December to February, when it is dry and the nights are a little cooler. March is a good shoulder month, but April and May are the hottest, and the heavy rains from about July to October bring the year's peak in August, when Bokor is often shrouded in cloud. For older travellers, the dry months make the Bokor drive, farm visits and riverside walks far more comfortable, though the town is busier. Temperatures barely change, so the rain is the real variable.
Month by month
Kampot weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 21°C | 24 mm | Dry and warm; the best sightseeing weather | |
| February | 32°C | 22°C | 21 mm | Dry and bright; clear days for Bokor | |
| March | 32°C | 23°C | 83 mm | Warmer, with the first showers | |
| April | 33°C | 24°C | 124 mm | Hot and humid; Khmer New Year mid-month | |
| May | 34°C | 25°C | 196 mm | Hottest month and rains arrive | |
| June | 33°C | 25°C | 201 mm | Wet and humid; showers most days | |
| July | 32°C | 24°C | 247 mm | Frequent heavy rain; green landscape | |
| August | 31°C | 24°C | 381 mm | Wettest month; Bokor often in cloud | |
| September | 31°C | 24°C | 220 mm | Still very wet; river high | |
| October | 31°C | 24°C | 243 mm | Heavy rain continues, easing late month | |
| November | 31°C | 22°C | 128 mm | Rains fade; greener countryside | |
| December | 30°C | 21°C | 29 mm | Dry, cooler evenings; peak season |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Kampot seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and December
- January: Dry and warm; the best sightseeing weather
- February: Dry and bright; clear days for Bokor
- December: Dry, cooler evenings; peak season
Good, with small trade-offs: March and November
- March: Warmer, with the first showers
- November: Rains fade; greener countryside
Possible, with planning: April, May, June, July, September and October
- April: Hot and humid; Khmer New Year mid-month
- May: Hottest month and rains arrive
- June: Wet and humid; showers most days
- July: Frequent heavy rain; green landscape
- September: Still very wet; river high
- October: Heavy rain continues, easing late month
Best avoided with parents or children: August
- August: Wettest month; Bokor often in cloud
Useful answers
Best time to visit Kampot: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Kampot?
January, February and December are the best months to visit Kampot, with March and November also good. The best window is December to February, when it is dry and the nights are a little cooler. March is a good shoulder month, but April and May are the hottest, and the heavy rains from about July to October bring the year's peak in August, when Bokor is often shrouded in cloud. For older travellers, the dry months make the Bokor drive, farm visits and riverside walks far more comfortable, though the town is busier. Temperatures barely change, so the rain is the real variable.
Which months should I avoid in Kampot with elderly parents?
August is the month to avoid with older travellers. Wettest month; Bokor often in cloud
When does it rain most in Kampot?
August is the wettest month, with about 381 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 34°C.