Koh Kong in May
Good time to visit
May pushes heat tolerance to the limit while teasing monsoon relief. Only for serious budget travelers or those who genuinely love extreme heat.
Weather
Pre-monsoon heat peaks at a brutal 36°C with overnight lows stuck at 26°C. Humidity becomes oppressive and occasional thunderstorms start teasing the coming rains.
36°C high26°C low8 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$28/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Buddha's Birthday celebrations
- •Royal Ploughing Ceremony
May Tips
- •Stick to air-conditioned transportation
- •Afternoon thunderstorms provide temporary relief but flash flooding possible
- •Best month for serious discounts on everything
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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