Koh Kapi Travel Guide

City

Costs

USD 20-40 per day

Island and coastal prices vary; expect affordable guesthouses and seafood meals.

Safety

Generally safe; marine risks present

Small island/coastal communities are generally safe; take usual marine precautions.

Best Time

November to April (calm seas)

November-April has calmer seas and better weather for island trips.

In This Guide

Why Visit Koh Kapi?
Top Things to Do
Plan Your Visit
Where to Eat

Time

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Weather

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Population

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Infrastructure & Convenience

Access by boat; very limited services and English outside main ports.

Popularity

Very low international visitation; visited by nearby coastal communities and day‑trippers.

Known For

island scenery, fishing communities, seafood, boat trips, snorkeling, coastal mangroves, quiet beaches, sunset views

Koh Kapi is a small coastal/island locality near Cambodia's southern shore, typical of the region's islets.

Why Visit Koh Kapi? #

Sun, sea and simple coastal life bring people to Koh Kapi: it’s a quiet island community prized for fishing villages, sandy bays and Khmer seafood restaurants. Snorkeling around nearshore reefs and hiring a boat to visit neighboring islets are common draws, and evenings settle into chilled beach bars and markets selling grilled fish and coconut treats. Travelers come for sea‑air relaxation and direct access to small-scale island culture.

Top Things to Do in Koh Kapi

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Koh Kong (island)

Mangrove-fringed island off Cambodia's southwestern coast

Island

Botum Sakor National Park

Cambodian coastal rainforest park with beaches and biodiversity

Park

Koh Por Waterfall

Tropical waterfall set within protected forest area

Waterfall

Best Time to Visit Koh Kapi #

Koh Kapi is most pleasant November-February when dry sea breezes and calm waters suit snorkeling and beach time. March-May gets very hot; June-October is the wetter monsoon with rougher seas.

Cool Season

November - February · 24-31°C / 75-88°F

Dry, pleasant coastal weather is ideal for snorkeling and relaxing onshore; evenings are comfortable for seafood dinners by the water.

Hot Season

March - May · 25-34°C / 77-93°F

Hot, humid days offshore-great for water activities but expect strong sun and warmer sea temperatures; seek shade midday.

Rainy Season

June - October · 24-30°C / 75-86°F

Monsoon brings frequent squalls and rougher seas; boat trips may be canceled but the island feels quieter and greener.

Best Time to Visit Koh Kapi #

Climate

Koh Kapi'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 (3806 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 61 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JanuaryDecemberFebruary

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

35°

Warmest Month

17°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and partly cloudy skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

22° – 31°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

7 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

February

February is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

23° – 31°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

29 mm

Rainfall

2.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

11.7h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 32°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

52 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

12.0h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 36°C with oppressive humidity. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

36°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 33°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

96 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.3h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (392 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

35°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 33°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

392 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

12.5h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (740 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 31°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

740 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

12.7h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (867 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

24° – 31°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

867 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

12.6h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (747 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

24° – 30°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

747 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

12.4h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (513 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

24° – 30°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

513 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (265 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

24° – 31°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

265 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.8h daylight

November

November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

23° – 31°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

78 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.5h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

22° – 30°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

20 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.3h daylight

How to Get to Koh Kapi

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