Mekong Island | TravelDojo

How to Get to Mekong Island #

Koh Trong (one of the Mekong islands near Kratie) is reached via Kratie town. From Phnom Penh, take National Road 7 north-east to Kratie - the trip is commonly 4-5 hours by car or intercity bus (roughly 300-350 km). In Kratie walk a few minutes to the riverfront landing and catch the local ferry/boat across the Mekong to the island (a short 5-10 minute crossing); the village is a short walk from the landing.

Best Time to Visit Mekong Island #

Aim for November-February for the most pleasant weather and easiest access to Mekong island areas.

Cool, dry season

November-February · 20-30°C

Most comfortable time to explore the island and surrounding river areas with lower humidity and clearer skies.

Hot season

March-May · 25-38°C

Very hot conditions-plan water-based activities in the early morning or late afternoon.

Wet/monsoon season

June-October · 24-32°C

Higher river levels and frequent rain; boat access can be affected and some areas may be flooded or muddy.

Weather & Climate near Mekong Island #

Climate

Mekong Island's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1768 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 77 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JanuaryFebruaryDecember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

43°

Warmest Month

14°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 7 mm.

93 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

20° – 30°

57%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

7 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

February

February is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall.

93 Ideal

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

21° – 32°

50%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

13 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

11.6h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 29°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

29°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 33°

49%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

31 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

12.0h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 34°

53%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

96 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

12.3h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 32°C. Heavy rain (236 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 33°

69%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

236 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

12.6h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (232 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 32°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

232 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (309 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 31°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

309 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (249 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

24° – 31°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

249 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (316 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

24° – 30°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

316 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (194 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

24° – 30°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

194 mm

Rainfall

1.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Very High

11.7h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

23° – 30°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

67 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

21° – 29°

65%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

18 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.3h daylight

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Sarawan Pagoda

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Mekong Discovery Trail

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Trail 3.1 km

Wat Hanchey

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Memot Centre of Archaeology

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Old French Lighthouse

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