Koh Kong in March
Great time to visit
March marks the transition to hot season but remains very doable. Khmer New Year adds cultural richness, though expect some businesses to close for several days.
Weather
Hot season kicks in with temperatures jumping to 33°C. Nights stay warm at 24°C and humidity starts climbing. Still mostly dry but you'll feel the shift from comfortable to sweltering.
33°C high24°C low3 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$38/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Chaul Chnam Thmey (Khmer New Year)
- •Water festival celebrations
March Tips
- •Start activities before 9am to beat the heat
- •Khmer New Year brings local crowds but fewer international tourists
- •Perfect time for early morning bird watching in mangroves
All Months
Dry season runs November through April, and that's your window. December through February brings the coolest temperatures - still hot by most standards, but bearable for hiking. March and April turn brutal, with temperatures hitting 38°C (100°F) regularly. But here's the trade-off: waterfalls run strongest during and just after rainy season. Ta Tai Waterfall becomes a thundering cascade in October, then shrinks to a trickle by March. Rainy season (May through October) makes many roads impassable. The Cardamom Mountains disappear behind walls of rain. Some eco-lodges close entirely. November offers the sweet spot - waterfalls still flowing, roads mostly dry, and temperatures dropping from unbearable to merely sweltering.
Koh Kong Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
4/10
Families
4/10
Adventure
8/10
Budget
9/10
Luxury
2/10
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