Kamping Poy Reservoir

Small Cambodian village in western Cambodia

Kamping Poy at a Glance#

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Best Time to Visit Kamping Poy#

Aim for the cool, dry season (November-February) for the most comfortable conditions and clearer river views.

Cool / Dry (most comfortable)
November-February · 22-32°C
Lower humidity and clearer skies along the river; easier for walking and boat views.
Hot
March-May · 30-38°C
Very hot and sunny - plan early-morning visits to avoid the heat.
Rainy / Monsoon
May-October · 24-33°C
Heavy afternoon rains and higher river levels; some riverfront access may be affected and there are fewer tourists.

History & Culture of Kamping Poy#

Ang Kam Ping Puoy, sometimes called Morning Glory Lake, is not a natural lake but a reservoir built by forced labour during the Khmer Rouge era, when more than 10,000 workers are believed to have died during its construction. In the decades since, local residents have reclaimed it as a popular weekend picnic spot and swimming hole, with open-sided shelters set beside the water and vendors selling all manner of food and drink.

A gentle boat trip around the lake is a pleasant way to pass the time, and boatmen wait to take visitors out for a negotiable fee. The nearby hilltop temple of Wat Phnom Sampeau can be combined with Kamping Poy on a day trip from Battambang.

Weather & Climate near Kamping Poy#

Climate

Kamping Poy's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1387 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 70 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 20° - 31° 26° 6 mm some cloud 64% 1.1 m/s 1.7 very high 11.3h
February Excellent 22° - 33° 29° 16 mm some cloud 61% 1.1 m/s 1.8 very high 11.6h
March Very Good 24° - 34° 32° 58 mm partly cloudy 64% 1.1 m/s 1.9 very high 11.9h
April Good 25° - 35° 34° 95 mm partly cloudy 69% 1.2 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.3h
May Acceptable 25° - 33° 35° 164 mm overcast 79% 1.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.6h
June Acceptable 25° - 32° 35° 170 mm overcast 86% 1.3 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.8h
July Acceptable 24° - 32° 33° 155 mm overcast 88% 1.3 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.7h
August Acceptable 24° - 31° 33° 192 mm overcast 89% 1.4 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.4h
September Acceptable 24° - 31° 32° 254 mm overcast 89% 1.0 m/s 1.9 very high 12.1h
October Good 23° - 30° 27° 212 mm overcast 87% 1.1 m/s 1.8 very high 11.7h
November Excellent 22° - 30° 26° 56 mm partly cloudy 82% 1.1 m/s 1.7 very high 11.4h
December Ideal 20° - 30° 25° 9 mm some cloud 72% 1.4 m/s 1.7 very high 11.2h