Cha Ong Waterfall
Waterfall Scenic waterfall within seasonal forested landscape
How to Get to Cha Ong Waterfall #
Reached by road from Siem Reap or Kampong Thom; allow 1-3 hours depending on starting point and road conditions. Local tour operators can arrange transport.
Tips for Visiting Cha Ong Waterfall #
- Arrive in the late afternoon to see light fall across the falls and to avoid midday heat.
- Combine Cha Ong with a visit to nearby villages for local food and a look at rural Khmer life.
- Bring insect repellent - pools below the falls and surrounding woods can have mosquitoes.
Best Time to Visit Cha Ong Waterfall #
Dry season is more convenient for access; wet season provides more dramatic water flow.
Weather & Climate near Cha Ong Waterfall #
Cha Ong Waterfall's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2421 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 2 mm.
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February
February is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 28°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. Heavy rain (259 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (360 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (545 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (501 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (439 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (192 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
