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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 21° - 30° | 25° | 7 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.4h |
| February | Excellent | 22° - 31° | 26° | 27 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.5 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.7h |
| March | Very Good | 23° - 32° | 31° | 60 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.2 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Good | 24° - 32° | 33° | 95 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.0 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.3h |
| May | Acceptable | 24° - 32° | 33° | 374 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.3 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.5h |
| June | Good | 23° - 30° | 27° | 686 mm | overcast | 89% | 2.4 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.7h |
| July | Good | 23° - 30° | 27° | 798 mm | overcast | 89% | 2.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.6h |
| August | Good | 23° - 30° | 26° | 688 mm | overcast | 89% | 2.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.4h |
| September | Good | 23° - 30° | 26° | 517 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.1h |
| October | Good | 23° - 30° | 26° | 271 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.8h |
| November | Very Good | 23° - 30° | 26° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.5h |
| December | Ideal | 21° - 30° | 25° | 20 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.3h |