Mlop Tapang Building
Coastal beach in Kep province with rocky shoreline
Mlop Tapang at a Glance#
About Mlop Tapang#
M’Lop Tapang is a Sihanoukville NGO that works with local street children, providing more than 2,000 of them with food, shelter, medical care and schooling. By supporting the children and their families with resources and funding, the organisation aims to help them move from the streets into more stable community roles. In Khmer, m’lop means shade and tapang is a kind of tree.
The easiest way for visitors to help is to stop by the shop, which sells handicrafts and gifts made by the children, with all proceeds returning to the organisation; this lets them work in a supportive setting and stay in school rather than hawking their wares on the beach. Facilities are also in place for those who wish to volunteer or leave a donation.
Best Time to Visit Mlop Tapang#
Best visited in the cool, dry months (November-February) when temperatures are milder and rainfall is minimal.
Weather & Climate near Mlop Tapang#
Mlop Tapang's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 34°C. Heavy rainfall (3118 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 15 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).
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March
March is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 35°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (321 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (506 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (614 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (511 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (475 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (288 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
