Koh Nhek Travel Guide 2026

Why Visit Koh Nhek? #

Top Things to Do in Koh Nhek

Large Cambodian wildlife sanctuary protecting endangered forest species

Best Time to Visit Koh Nhek #

Koh Nhek shares Cambodia's monsoon cycle: cool, dry November-February; scorching pre-monsoon heat; and heavy rains from May to October. Best time for clear skies and island activities is November-February; monsoon months suit fewer crowds and wild scenery.

Cool Season

November - February · 22 to 31°C (72 to 88°F)

Dry, breezy days ideal for island hopping and fishing; evenings are comfortable, and crowds are modest compared with peak coastal spots.

Hot Season

March - May · 28 to 38°C (82 to 100°F)

Hot, humid conditions dominate - water activities help, but midday heat is oppressive; aim for sunrise fishing trips and shade midday.

Rainy Season

May - October · 24 to 32°C (75 to 90°F)

Regular heavy rainstorms swell rivers and wash beaches with debris; scenery turns vivid, but boat schedules and dirt roads become unreliable.

Best Time to Visit Koh Nhek #

Climate

Koh Nhek's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 33°C. Heavy rainfall (2099 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 70 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

FebruaryJanuaryMarch

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

43°

Warmest Month

12°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 2 mm.

93 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

20° – 29°

63%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

2 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

11.3h daylight

February

February is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

21° – 31°

58%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

7 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

11.6h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 28°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

28°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

22° – 32°

55%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

23 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

11.9h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 29°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

29°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 33°

56%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

12.3h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 30°C. Heavy rain (257 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 32°

66%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

257 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.6h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (287 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 32°

73%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

287 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.8h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (409 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 31°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

409 mm

Rainfall

2.0 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 (389 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

24° – 31°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

389 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (373 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

23° – 30°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

373 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. Heavy rain (207 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

23° – 29°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

207 mm

Rainfall

1.3 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 22°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

22° – 29°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

65 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

20° – 28°

68%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

17 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.2h daylight

How to Get to Koh Nhek

By Air

By Train & Bus

Where to Stay in Koh Nhek #

Budget

Village/shoreline - basic homestays

Expect very basic beachside homestays or village guesthouses. Few if any have verified websites; booking on arrival is common and amenities are minimal.

Mid-Range

Near pier - limited mid-range options

A couple of mid-range guesthouses may exist but operate locally without online booking. For reliable comfort, consider nearby island resorts with established booking channels.

Luxury

No luxury accommodations locally

No luxury resorts on this small island/village. Use larger regional resort areas for luxury stays and schedule boat transfers from there.