Ou Bei Choan Travel Guide

City City in Banteay Meanchey, Cambodia

Near the Thai border, Ou Bei Choan sits amid rice paddies and roadside Khmer markets. Travelers pass for grilled freshwater fish, motorcycle trips to provincial temples, and the slow rhythms of border-town trade.

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Why Visit Ou Bei Choan?
Top Things to Do
Plan Your Visit
Where to Stay
Where to Eat

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Population

15,351

Infrastructure & Convenience

Popularity

Why Visit Ou Bei Choan? #

Rural Khmer life and quiet temple compounds attract travelers to Ou Bei Choan, a place where rice paddies meet small pagodas and local markets. Street food such as fish amok and grilled freshwater fish highlights regional flavors, while pagoda festivals and Buddhist ceremonies offer cultural immersion. Longer stays reveal friendly homestays and hands-on experiences in rice farming, connecting visitors with everyday Cambodian traditions.

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Stone Carving Village of Choob

Traditional village of stone carvers producing Khmer sculptures

Section of Populated Place

Best Time to Visit Ou Bei Choan #

Aim for November-February in Ou Bei Choan for cooler, drier weather and easier travel. The long rains (May-October) bring lush countryside but heavy downpours and occasional road disruptions.

Cool Dry Season

November - February · 20-30°C (68-86°F)

Pleasant, lower humidity mornings and comfortable sightseeing weather - the best time to explore temples and border towns.

Hot Season

March - April · 25-38°C (77-100°F)

Intense heat and dusty roads make midday activities punishing; mornings are tolerable, but plan early starts and lots of water.

Rainy Season

May - October · 24-33°C (75-91°F)

Frequent heavy afternoon storms, swollen rivers and muddy rural roads - fewer tourists and vivid green landscapes, but travel can be slow.

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Climate

Ou Bei Choan's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 19°C to 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1120 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.

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JanuaryDecemberNovember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

43°

Warmest Month

9°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 3 mm.

93 Ideal

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

19° – 32°

61%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

3 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.3h daylight

February

February is hot, feeling like 29°C. Light rainfall.

83 Excellent

Comfort

29°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

22° – 34°

57%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

17 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.6h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 32°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

23° – 35°

60%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

41 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

11.9h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 35°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

35°

Feels Like Hot

30°C

Temperature

25° – 36°

67%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

76 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.3h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 35°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

35°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

25° – 34°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

143 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.6h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

35°

Feels Like Hot

29°C

Temperature

24° – 33°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

123 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.8h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

34°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 32°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

138 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (166 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

34°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 32°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

166 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

12.4h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (224 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

33°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

24° – 32°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

224 mm

Rainfall

0.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

23° – 31°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

152 mm

Rainfall

1.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.7h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

21° – 31°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

32 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain.

93 Ideal

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

19° – 31°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

5 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.2h daylight

How to Get to Ou Bei Choan

Ou Bei Choan in Banteay Meanchey is most practically reached by road from Siem Reap, Poipet or Phnom Penh - intercity buses and minibuses are the common options. There is a limited rail link across northern Cambodia but buses offer more frequent schedules and direct services.

By Air

Siem Reap International Airport (REP): The closest major international airport for northern Cambodia. Regular buses and minibuses run from Siem Reap to Sisophon (Serei Saophoan) and other towns in Banteay Meanchey province; travel time to Sisophon is about 1.5-2 hours by road.

Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH): If arriving in Phnom Penh you can take an intercity bus north-west toward Sisophon; the trip is long (about 5-6 hours) and fares are offered by several private bus companies.

By Train & Bus

Bus: Intercity buses and private minibuses are the most common way to reach towns in Banteay Meanchey (Sisophon/Poipet). Buses from Siem Reap to Sisophon typically take 1.5-2 hours and cost a few US dollars; Poipet is a short onward hop for border crossings into Thailand.

Train: Cambodia’s rail network runs between Phnom Penh and Poipet via Pursat and Sisophon; services are limited and slower than buses but are a low-cost option. Check the current timetable with Royal Railway Cambodia for fares and departure stations (Phnom Penh station and Siem Reap connections are via bus/train links).