Bontee Dae Travel Guide 2026

Why Visit Bontee Dae? #

Top Things to Do in Bontee Dae

All Attractions ›

1

Tonlé Sap

Southeast Asia's largest freshwater lake and floodplain

Lake

2

Kompong Luong

Largest floating village on Tonle Sap Lake

Waterfall

Best Time to Visit Bontee Dae #

Bontee Dae experiences Cambodia's tropical monsoon: hot pre-monsoon months, a wet season from May to October, and a cooler, drier November-February. Visit in the cool season for comfortable sightseeing; the rains green the countryside but hinder travel.

Cool Season

November - February · 24 to 31°C (75 to 88°F)

Drier, slightly cooler days that make temple visits and boat trips comfortable; evenings can feel pleasantly fresh compared with the hot season.

Hot Season

March - April · 28 to 38°C (82 to 100°F)

Intense heat and rising humidity; mornings are best for excursions while afternoons demand air-conditioned breaks and ample water intake throughout.

Rainy Season

May - October · 24 to 32°C (75 to 90°F)

Heavy, persistent rains flood rural roads but make the landscape explosive green; boat travel improves, but plan for cancellations and slower journeys.

Best Time to Visit Bontee Dae #

Climate

Bontee Dae's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and hot winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 20°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1466 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 75 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JanuaryFebruaryDecember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

44°

Warmest Month

14°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 5 mm.

93 Ideal

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

20° – 31°

63%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

5 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

February

February is hot, feeling like 28°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

28°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

22° – 33°

58%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

18 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

11.6h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 32°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

24° – 34°

62%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

42 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.0h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 36°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

36°

Feels Like Hot

31°C

Temperature

26° – 35°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

77 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.3h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 36°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (173 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

36°

Feels Like Hot

30°C

Temperature

25° – 34°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

173 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.6h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (154 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

35°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 33°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

154 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (160 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

34°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

25° – 32°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

160 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (249 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

34°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

25° – 32°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

249 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (221 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

25° – 31°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

221 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (231 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

24° – 31°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

231 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.7h daylight

November

November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

23° – 31°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

112 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

21° – 30°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

24 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.3h daylight

How to Get to Bontee Dae

By Air

By Train & Bus

Where to Stay in Bontee Dae #

Budget

Village centre - budget homestays only

Accommodation choices are very limited - expect basic guesthouses or homestays with few official listings. Bring local currency and be prepared to book on arrival.

Mid-Range

Closest town - limited mid-range choices

Mid-range hotels are scarce; any available options will be small, locally run and rarely have websites. Best to arrange through a guide or stay in a nearby town.

Luxury

No luxury options locally

No luxury accommodation in this locality. For upscale hotels and reliable online booking, use a regional centre and plan transfers ahead.