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Phnom Sombok at a Glance#

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

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Ideal	20° - 30°	25°	8 mm	some cloud	57%	1.9 m/s	1.9 very high	11.4h
February	Ideal	21° - 32°	26°	14 mm	some cloud	50%	1.5 m/s	2.2 extreme	11.6h
March	Excellent	24° - 33°	29°	31 mm	partly cloudy	49%	1.8 m/s	2.3 extreme	12.0h
April	Very Good	25° - 34°	30°	96 mm	partly cloudy	53%	1.6 m/s	2.3 extreme	12.3h
May	Acceptable	24° - 33°	32°	239 mm	overcast	69%	1.5 m/s	2.3 extreme	12.6h
June	Acceptable	24° - 32°	32°	237 mm	overcast	79%	1.8 m/s	2.2 extreme	12.7h
July	Acceptable	24° - 31°	31°	313 mm	overcast	83%	1.8 m/s	2.2 extreme	12.7h
August	Acceptable	24° - 31°	31°	250 mm	overcast	84%	1.7 m/s	2.1 extreme	12.4h
September	Good	24° - 30°	30°	316 mm	overcast	85%	1.5 m/s	2.0 extreme	12.1h
October	Very Good	23° - 30°	27°	194 mm	partly cloudy	82%	1.2 m/s	2.0 very high	11.7h
November	Excellent	22° - 30°	26°	68 mm	partly cloudy	75%	1.5 m/s	1.8 very high	11.4h
December	Excellent	21° - 29°	25°	18 mm	partly cloudy	65%	1.9 m/s	1.8 very high	11.3h