Joom Noon Silk Project

Joom Noon Silk Project at a Glance#

Exploring Joom Noon Silk Project#

Joom Noon means ‘bright new hope’, and this silk-weaving centre, started by an American Vietnam veteran, could not be more aptly named. Dozens of orphans, poor families and survivors of genocide and human trafficking work here to create beautiful works of art and craft.

Sarongs, scarves and wall hangings are among the best buys, and the whole operation is worth a look in its own right. All the silk is created on the premises, and the silkworm farms are a sight in themselves: it seems like millions of worms are busy churning out the raw material needed to produce the very fine silk that is then dyed and embroidered into gorgeous fabrics and garments.

Output from the project is exported all over the world, and visitors can be confident that all proceeds go back to the weavers and artisans and to the running of the community. The centre sits adjacent to the stunning Preah Vihear, a UNESCO World Heritage site, so a visit often pairs naturally with the temple.

Best Time to Visit Joom Noon Silk Project#

If you want comfortable weather and active demonstrations, go during the cool, dry season (November-February); for fewer crowds, consider the hotter months.

Dry / Peak

Nov-Feb · 22-32°C

Comfortable weather for visiting workshops; this is a popular time so tours may be busier.

Hot / Quieter

Mar-May · 28-36°C

Hotter outside but indoor workshop visits are often less crowded - good for a quieter, more personal tour.

Rainy (low season)

May-Oct · 24-32°C

Fewer visitors and more flexible tour times, though heavy rain can affect travel to rural locations.

Weather & Climate near Joom Noon Silk Project#

Climate

Joom Noon Silk Project's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 19°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1280 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 76 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

FebruaryJanuaryDecember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

43°

Warmest Month

13°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 2 mm.

93 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

19° – 31°

57%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

2 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.3h daylight

February

February is warm, feeling like 28°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

28°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

21° – 33°

53%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

9 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.6h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 31°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

24° – 34°

57%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

24 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

11.9h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

34°

Feels Like Hot

30°C

Temperature

25° – 35°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.3h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

34°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 34°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

141 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.6h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (170 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

34°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 33°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

170 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.8h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (176 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 32°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

176 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (170 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 32°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

170 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (257 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 31°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

257 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (182 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

24° – 30°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

182 mm

Rainfall

1.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.7h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

22° – 30°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

72 mm

Rainfall

1.3 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 19°C. Light rainfall.

93 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

19° – 30°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

14 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.2h daylight

Nearby Attractions to Joom Noon Silk Project#

Ak Yum

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