Wat Moha Leap

Temple Large 18th-century Buddhist monastery with ornate architecture

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Wat Moha Leap
Wat Moha Leap, Kampong Cham province, Cambodia
11.8703, 105.4240
Daily 7am-6pm
Free (donations to temple welcome)

How to Get to Wat Moha Leap #

Kampong Cham town is on National Road 7 about 120 km from Phnom Penh. From the town center, Wat Moha Leap is a short tuk-tuk ride. Shared buses and private taxis connect Phnom Penh and Kampong Cham regularly.

Tips for Visiting Wat Moha Leap #

  • Climb the external walkway early to watch the play of light on the carved façade.
  • Speak with the resident monks-many are happy to explain the temple's history and recent restoration efforts.
  • Dress conservatively; remove shoes before entering interior chapels.

Best Time to Visit Wat Moha Leap #

Best visited in the cool, dry months (November-February) for comfortable exploring and clearer skies.

Cool/dry
Nov-Feb · 20-30°C
Most comfortable weather and travel conditions.
Hot
Mar-May · 28-38°C
Intense heat-visit early or late in the day.
Rainy
Jun-Oct · 24-32°C
Lush surrounds; some rural roads may be muddy.

Weather & Climate near Wat Moha Leap #

Climate

Wat Moha Leap's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1643 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 73 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
15°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and partly cloudy skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 31°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
2.1 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 22°C. Almost no rain.

93 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 32°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.7h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 29°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 33°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
25° 34°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (217 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 33°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

217 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (219 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

219 mm
Rainfall
1.4 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 (216 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

216 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (227 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 31°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

227 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (262 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 31°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

262 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (246 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 30°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

246 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

November

November is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

December

December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 30°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.3h daylight

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