Kbal Chhay Waterfall
Waterfall Cambodian waterfall with pools near Sihanoukville
Near Sihanoukville in Preah Sihanouk province, Kbal Chhay Waterfall drops into swimming pools and shady picnic spots. Locals and tourists visit for short hikes, swimming and roadside food stalls.
How to Get to Kbal Chhay Waterfall #
Kbal Chhay is roughly 12-20 km from Sihanoukville depending on route; local moto-taxi drivers and shared taxis make the trip in about 30-45 minutes. Road conditions vary; organized tours from Sihanoukville commonly include transport and entry.
Tips for Visiting Kbal Chhay Waterfall #
- Arrive early in the morning for cooler conditions and better photo light at the falls.
- Local operators sometimes run short tours from Sihanoukville; confirm transport returned times due to road and traffic conditions.
- Pay attention to river levels after heavy rains; the falls can swell rapidly.
Best Time to Visit Kbal Chhay Waterfall #
Dry season offers more reliable access; wet season provides more powerful flows but more difficult hiking.
Weather & Climate near Kbal Chhay Waterfall #
Kbal Chhay Waterfall'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 (3024 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 11 mm and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
February
February is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall.
Comfort
Weather
March
March is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (314 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
June
June is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (495 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (591 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
August
August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (493 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
September
September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (471 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
October
October is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (282 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
Comfort
Weather
November
November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
Comfort
Weather
December
December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
