Koh Por WaterfallExploring Koh Por Waterfall
Koh Por Waterfall is one of the prettiest cascades in Koh Kong Province, set within a jungle gorge a few hours by boat north of Koh Kong town. The falls are around 30 metres wide with a drop of some 4 metres, and reaching them is half the fun, as they are really only accessible by boat.
The wet season, June to October, sees the falls at their fullest, while the dry season exposes large boulders ideal for scrambling both above and below the cascade and opens up the various pools for swimming. Other falls in the area can be reached on foot, and it is possible to visit on a day trip or stay overnight.
Best Time to Visit Koh Por Waterfall
Best seen after the monsoon (Nov-Feb) when water is clear and trails safer.
Weather & Climate near Koh Por Waterfall
Koh Por Waterfall's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 33°C. Heavy rainfall (3780 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 21° - 31° | 26° | 11 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 1.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.4h |
| February | Very Good | 22° - 31° | 27° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.7h |
| March | Very Good | 24° - 32° | 32° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.2 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Good | 24° - 33° | 35° | 108 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.3h |
| May | Acceptable | 24° - 32° | 34° | 366 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.1 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.5h |
| June | Acceptable | 24° - 31° | 32° | 721 mm | overcast | 89% | 2.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.7h |
| July | Acceptable | 24° - 30° | 31° | 810 mm | overcast | 89% | 2.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.6h |
| August | Good | 24° - 30° | 31° | 771 mm | overcast | 89% | 2.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.4h |
| September | Acceptable | 24° - 30° | 27° | 513 mm | overcast | 90% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.1h |
| October | Acceptable | 23° - 31° | 27° | 279 mm | overcast | 88% | 1.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.8h |
| November | Good | 23° - 31° | 27° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.5h |
| December | Excellent | 22° - 31° | 26° | 20 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.3h |
How to Get to Koh Por Waterfall
Access depends on which provincial road is closest; typically reached by road from a regional town using a hire car or local taxi. Final access may require a short walk on uneven tracks; check local conditions and the rainy-season river levels.
Tips for Visiting Koh Por Waterfall
- Visit after the rainy season recedes for higher falls but avoid peak rains when trails may be slippery.
- Hire a local guide from the nearest town for the final, rough walk - trails can be poorly marked and river crossings unpredictable.
- Take a waterproof bag for camera gear; mist and spray are common near the plunge pool.