Kirirom National Park
Park Cambodian forest park with waterfalls and biodiversity
Kirirom National Park in Cambodia offers pine forests, waterfalls and hiking trails; visitors come for camping, mountain biking and cooler hill-country scenery a few hours from Phnom Penh.
Kirirom National Park is a protected forested area in Koh Kong province, Cambodia, known for its pine-covered plateau and higher-elevation landscape. The park is notable for its montane pine stands that contrast with Cambodia’s lowland tropical forests.
The site offers walking trails through pine forest, several small streams and waterfalls, and picnic or camping areas used by day-trippers and local visitors. Terrain is generally upland plateau rather than steep mountains, making it suitable for short hikes and nature walks.
The area was set aside for conservation and recreation during the 20th century and has been used locally for tourism and outdoor recreation since then. Management and facilities have developed incrementally to support visitors rather than as an original large-scale project.
The park sits on an upland plateau in southern Cambodia within Koh Kong province. It occupies higher ground compared with surrounding lowlands and is accessed by road from regional towns.
- Climate tip: Higher elevations produce a noticeably cooler climate than the lowland plains; mornings and evenings can be cool year-round.
Tips for Visiting Kirirom National Park #
- Visit Kirirom National Park in the dry season (roughly November-April) when trails, viewpoints and waterfalls are more accessible and the park's pine forest is at its most pleasant.
- Enter via the main park gate off National Road 4 (the Phnom Penh-Sihanoukville corridor) and allow time to hire a local guide or ranger at the gate - guides help you find the park's best short treks and waterfalls that are easy to miss.
- Use Phnom Penh as your base for logistics and transport; day trips are possible but staying one night inside or near the park lets you enjoy cooler evenings and sunrise views without a long return drive.
Best Time to Visit Kirirom National Park #
Visit during the dry season (November-February) for the most comfortable conditions for hiking and wildlife spotting.
Weather & Climate near Kirirom National Park #
Kirirom National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 18°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2042 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 11 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (233 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (268 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (306 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (310 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (328 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (249 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
