Tek Chhouu Falls Waterfall
Waterfall in Kampot region with scenic pools
Tek Chhouu Falls in Kampot province offers a seasonal cascade and nearby trails; visitors make it a day trip for nature and photography.
Tek Chhouu Falls at a Glance#
Address: Tek Chhouu Falls, Kampot province, Cambodia (near Kampot town)
About Tek Chhouu Falls#
Tek Chhouu is really more of a rapids system than a true waterfall, the river tumbling over large rocks and ledges to give the illusion of cascades rather than any real drop. Because it lies near sea level in Kampot province, it needs no arduous four-wheel-drive climb to reach and so draws more local visitors than the more spectacular but far less accessible Popokvil Waterfalls.
The falls are liveliest in the rainy season, when there is enough water flowing to justify the trip; without water they are not really worth visiting. An upstream hydroelectric dam has reduced the flow, though the shady, water-cooled setting still draws locals who gather along the road to the falls. A small, dispiriting zoo stands about 100 metres away, best skipped.
How to Get to Tek Chhouu Falls#
The falls lie about 20-30 minutes from Kampot town by motorbike or car. Hire a tuk-tuk or drive west along the national roads; local signage near the turn-offs points to the falls.
Tips for Visiting Tek Chhouu Falls#
- Visit after recent rains when seasonal cascades swell for dramatic flow; upstream pools are clearer then.
- Wear non-slip shoes-the falls are set on slick rock that gets mossy and treacherous.
- Combine the trip with Kampot town and Pepper Plantation visits; local guides offer combined excursions.
Best Time to Visit Tek Chhouu Falls#
Best visited in the dry season for easier walking, or just after rains for the most impressive flows.
Weather & Climate near Tek Chhouu Falls#
Tek Chhouu Falls's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2601 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 18 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (141 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (264 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (333 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (443 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (427 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (398 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (284 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
