Mondulkiri Coffee Plantation
Farms Highland coffee plantation producing specialty Cambodian beans
Highland plantations in Mondulkiri grow Arabica coffee; visitors tour processing stations, sample local roasts, and combine tastings with forest treks and hill-town homestays.
Mondulkiri Coffee Plantation is a highland coffee-producing area in Mondulkiri province in eastern Cambodia, notable for commercial Arabica and Robusta cultivation at higher elevations. The cooler, hilly terrain around Sen Monorom supports smallholder plots and a small number of estate-style plantations.
On-site activities commonly include guided walks through planted rows, demonstrations of cherry processing and drying, and roastery or tasting sessions where visitors can sample single-origin beans. Plantations are typically small to medium in scale rather than industrial estates, and produce beans for domestic markets and export.
Coffee production in Mondulkiri expanded in recent decades as farmers shifted portions of upland farmland to coffee cultivation; much of the supply comes from family-run farms and cooperatives. Processing varies by farm but normally includes wet processing for Arabica and sun-drying for Robusta.
The plantations lie in the hills around Sen Monorom, the provincial capital of Mondulkiri, set among forested slopes and cleared agricultural terraces in eastern Cambodia.
- Best time to visit: Harvest typically runs in the cooler months, with peak picking from about November to February.
- Tours and tastings: Many operations offer short farm tours and coffee tastings; Sen Monorom is the usual base for visits and purchases.
Tips for Visiting Mondulkiri Coffee Plantation #
- Book a plantation visit or guided tour from Sen Monorom in advance - many farms run scheduled tastings and processing demonstrations rather than drop‑in visits.
- Plan to arrive in the morning when temperatures are cooler and wet‑processing (pulping/fermentation) or drying is often happening, which gives a fuller view of how local coffee is made.
- Use a sturdy vehicle or arrange 4x4 transport; roads to many Mondulkiri plantations are unpaved and can become very muddy during the rainy season, so access is easiest in the dry season (roughly November-April).
- Bring cash for small purchases and tastings - remote farms and on‑site stalls often don't take cards, and buying directly supports small producers.
Best Time to Visit Mondulkiri Coffee Plantation #
Best in the dry, cool months (November-February) when highland mornings are cooler and plantation access is easiest.
Weather & Climate near Mondulkiri Coffee Plantation #
Mondulkiri Coffee Plantation's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 15°C to 29°C. Heavy rainfall (2136 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (301 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (258 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (360 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (356 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Heavy rain (351 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Heavy rain (235 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
