Kampong Chhnang Riverfront
Park Riverside district and river port in central Cambodia
Kampong Chhnang’s riverfront on the Tonle Sap features markets, stilt-house settlements and pottery villages; visitors take boat trips to floating communities and workshops producing traditional ceramics.
How to Get to Kampong Chhnang Riverfront #
Kampong Chhnang Riverfront sits in Kampong Chhnang town on the Tonle Sap/riverfront and is reached from Phnom Penh along National Road 5. Regular buses and minibuses run from Phnom Penh to Kampong Chhnang (the drive is generally about 1.5-2 hours, roughly 90-100 km). Once you arrive in town the riverfront promenade is an easy 5-10 minute walk from the main bus stops and the town center.
Tips for Visiting Kampong Chhnang Riverfront #
- Plan to arrive early morning when river activity and the floating-market trade are at their peak; boat tours to nearby floating villages and pottery islands typically depart from the main riverfront pier by the central market, so you can book on-site that morning.
- Use the cluster of ticket/boat stalls along the riverfront rather than flagging random boats - official stalls run set circuits (floating villages, pottery workshops) and make pricing clearer and safer.
- Walk the riverfront at late afternoon light if you're after photos of the town and pottery workshops - many visitors go straight to boat trips and miss the riverside market stalls and pottery yards tucked down the lanes.
Best Time to Visit Kampong Chhnang Riverfront #
Visit during the cool, dry season (November-February) for the most comfortable weather and clear riverfront views.
Weather & Climate near Kampong Chhnang Riverfront #
Kampong Chhnang Riverfront's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1766 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 9 mm.
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February
February is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 31°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 35°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (192 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (232 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (283 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (295 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (273 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (226 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
