Katieng & Ka Chhanh Waterfalls

Waterfall Scenic twin waterfalls set within forested landscapes

Katieng and Ka Chhanh are forested cascades offering short hikes, natural pools and picnic spots; they are commonly visited on day trips from nearby towns.

Katieng and Ka Chhanh are natural waterfalls in Cambodia, noted locally for cascades and pool features formed on upland streams. They are visited for swimming and natural scenery.

Visitors typically swim in natural pools below the falls, use nearby trails for short hikes, and enjoy scenic views of the cascades and surrounding vegetation. Facilities and access vary by site, with simple picnic and bathing areas at many local waterfalls.

The waterfalls are natural landforms shaped by local streams and rivers; they have been used by nearby communities for water, bathing and seasonal recreation. There is no single construction history associated with these natural features.

The falls are located in a forested upland area of Cambodia and are reached by local roads and short footpaths from nearest villages and towns in the surrounding district.

Katieng & Ka Chhanh Waterfalls
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Best Time to Visit Katieng & Ka Chhanh Waterfalls #

For fullest, most dramatic falls visit during the wet season (June-October), but expect muddy trails and heavier rain.

Wet season (best for waterfalls)
Jun-Oct · 24-30°C
Highest flows and most impressive cascades-access can be slippery and some trails muddy after heavy rains.
Dry season
Nov-Feb · 22-30°C
Easier hiking and firmer trails but waterfalls may have reduced flow compared with the wet season.
Hot, dry shoulder
Mar-May · 25-35°C
Hotter conditions and lower water levels in late dry season; strenuous hiking is more tiring in the heat.

Weather & Climate near Katieng & Ka Chhanh Waterfalls #

Climate

Katieng & Ka Chhanh Waterfalls's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 19°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2400 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 74 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.

93 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 28°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

February

February is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 29°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.6h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 31°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

April

April is hot, feeling like 28°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

May

May is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. Heavy rain (261 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

261 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (360 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

360 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (534 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 31°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

534 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (493 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

493 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (431 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

431 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (193 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 29°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

193 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 28°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° 27°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.2h daylight

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