Koh Kong (island) Island
Mangrove-fringed island off Cambodia's southwestern coast
Off Cambodia's southwest coast, Koh Kong Island offers beaches, mangrove channels and access to the Cardamom foothills; visitors take boat trips, fish and camp in rustic beach sites.
Koh Kong (island) at a Glance#
Exploring Koh Kong (island)#
Koh Kong Island lies a few kilometres offshore in the Gulf of Thailand, in the southwest of the province of the same name. Roughly 16 km long and 6 km wide, it is ringed by quiet white-sand beaches and remains largely undeveloped, making it a popular spot to swim, fish, snorkel and simply unwind for a few days.
The provincial capital, Koh Kong town, is the first port of call from Thailand and the usual jumping-off point for boats to the island. There is little to do beyond walking, swimming and eating, but a scattering of resorts and Western-run bars and restaurants provide enough comfort for a relaxed stay; the rest of the island is easily explored by motorbike.
How to Get to Koh Kong (island)#
Koh Kong province has boat services to nearby islands from the mainland. Travel to Koh Kong town (by road from Phnom Penh) and arrange boat transport to outlying islands-local skippers know the safest routes.
Tips for Visiting Koh Kong (island)#
- Plan for wet‑season access delays-boat timetables can shift with weather and tide.
- Explore mangrove edges at low tide for birds and crabs; hire a local guide for safe navigation.
- If heading inland, secure fresh water and a local skipper; the island's interior can be remote and muddy.
Best Time to Visit Koh Kong (island)#
Dry season typically offers the easiest travel; local conditions vary, so check boat schedules.
Weather & Climate near Koh Kong (island)#
Koh Kong (island)'s climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (3626 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (374 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (686 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (798 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (688 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (517 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (271 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.