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How to Get to Kampot Caves #

The site known as the Kampot caves is reached from Kampot town by local road. From Kampot town take a tuk‑tuk, motorbike or taxi for a short ride (typically around 10-20 minutes) to the cave entrances; local operators and guesthouses in Kampot can arrange transport. There are no long-distance trains - the common approach is by road from Kampot (served by provincial buses) and then a short walk from the parking/drop‑off.

Best Time to Visit Kampot Caves #

The best time is the cool, dry months (November-February) when conditions are most comfortable and access is easier.

Cool, dry season

Nov-Feb · 20-30°C

Best time to explore the caves with lower humidity, clearer skies and easier driving access.

Hot season

Mar-May · 25-35°C

Hotter conditions that make cave visits less comfortable in the afternoon; mornings are better.

Wet/monsoon season

Jun-Oct · 24-32°C

Heavy rains can make rural roads slippery and flood cave entrances or approaches.

Weather & Climate near Kampot Caves #

Climate

Kampot Caves's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 33°C. Heavy rainfall (3018 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 64 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JanuaryFebruaryDecember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

38°

Warmest Month

18°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 22 mm and partly cloudy skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

22° – 31°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

22 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

11.5h daylight

February

February is hot, feeling like 29°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).

89 Excellent

Comfort

29°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

23° – 32°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

38 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

11.7h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 31°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 33°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

107 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

12.0h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 33°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

141 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

12.3h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (281 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

34°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 32°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

281 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.5h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (376 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

25° – 31°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

376 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.6h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (549 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

25° – 31°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

549 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

12.6h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (558 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

25° – 30°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

558 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

12.3h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (451 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

24° – 30°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

451 mm

Rainfall

1.9 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 (302 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

24° – 31°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

302 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

11.8h daylight

November

November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (141 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

23° – 30°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

141 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

11.5h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

23° – 30°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

52 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

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