Phnom Sombok Hill

Phnom Sombok at a Glance#

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About Phnom Sombok#

Phnom Sombok crowns a low hill overlooking the Mekong, taking in a broad sweep of the surrounding Kratie countryside. Several wats line the summit, adorned with vivid murals of Buddhist stories and traditions, and a monastery attached to the temple is still in regular local use.

Apart from the natural beauty found around Kratie, Phnom Sombok is among the most enchanting man-made places in the province. Guides can be arranged to explain the architecture and the bright paintings. It is best visited just before sunset, when the temple is at its most serene and you can quietly contemplate the world below.

Best Time to Visit Phnom Sombok#

The cool, dry months (November-February) offer the most pleasant conditions to visit Phnom Sombok.

Cool, dry season
November-February · 20-30°C
Best time for clear views and hiking with cooler temperatures and lower humidity.
Hot season
March-May · 25-38°C
Very warm - avoid mid-day heat and plan early starts.
Wet/monsoon season
June-October · 24-32°C
Frequent rain can make access harder and trails muddy, though scenery is at its greenest.

Weather & Climate near Phnom Sombok#

Climate

Phnom Sombok'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 (1784 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 8 mm.

93 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° – 30°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
1.9 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

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° – 32°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
1.5 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
1.8 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
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 32°C. Heavy rain (239 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
24° – 33°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

239 mm
Rainfall
1.5 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 (237 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° – 32°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

237 mm
Rainfall
1.8 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 (313 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° – 31°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

313 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 (250 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° – 31°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

250 mm
Rainfall
1.7 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

30°
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
23° – 30°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

194 mm
Rainfall
1.2 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 (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° – 30°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 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
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

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Mekong Discovery Trail
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