Koh Rong Weather – Tips to Plan Your Trip

As we are now entering the rainy season (middle of May till early November), the weather on Koh Rong Island is starting to change, with short bursts of heavy rain appearing throughout the day. It is still quite hot, but it is more humid and cloudier. We still think you’ll love it here, so please do come over – you’ll have a great time we promise! Below is the weather forecast for the next few days. If you don't trust weather forecasts, message us and we'll let you know what the weather is like on the islands. Average Temperatures on Koh Rong To give you a rough idea of the average temperatures over this past year (note: these are the average temperatures in the shade - temperatures in direct sunlight can be much higher): Middle of November / December / January / February: Warm and dry. 25°C daytime. March / April / May: Hot and dry. 35°C daytime. June / July / August: Hot and wet. 35°C daytime. September / October / Early November: Warm and wet. 25°C daytime. We would say that the best time to visit Koh Rong and its sister island Koh Rong Samloem is between the middle of November and the start of May. During these months you'll have beautiful hot days (25°C - 40°C) with very little cloud and low humidity. Koh Rong's Climate Over Time In general, Koh Rong’s weather patterns tend to be consistent over time, being strongly dependent on the direction of the wind and Koh Rong’s close proximity to the equator in the Gulf of Thailand. (Because the two islands are very close to each other, Koh Rong Samloem’s weather patterns are identical). Between the end of November and the start of March the hot dry weather comes from the north-east direction, while between June and September the rain and wind come from the south-west. The average monthly maximum temperature in the above charts is the average air temperature in shaded areas. As such, Koh Rong temperatures in direct sunlight are much higher. Although the temperatures on Koh Rong do not vary much over the course of a year, humidity on the island varies significantly, with April and May being particularly humid and December and January very dry. The amount of sunshine on Koh Rong and on Koh Rong Samloem is very dependent on the season, with the dry season having significantly more sun than the rainy season. Images courtesy of www.weather-guide.com Rainy Season on Koh Rong The rainy season on Koh Rong is from the middle of May to early November. It’s hard to predict exactly what the weather will be like during these months, but most of the time there will be short burst of heavy rain throughout the day, lasting for about 2 hours or so. Closer to September is when the weather is most volatile – it could rain just during the night or just during the day, it could rain for days at a time or stop for several days straight. Take a look at this short video of what it's like on Koh Rong when it rains: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDyi1ydHBXQ One thing to note is that, although it is wonderfully hot throughout the peak season, there are several advantages of visiting Koh Rong during the rainy season. For example, those that visit during the rainy season get to enjoy half-priced accommodation and beautiful rainy scenes, and because it never gets too cold in Cambodia, swimming in the ocean is still a very pleasurable experience (the water rarely drops beneath 25°C). Take a look at this article for more information: 5 Reasons to Visit Koh Rong in Rainy Season The Weather on Koh Rong in 2018 In 2018 the weather on Koh Rong was a little unpredictable. Firstly, we had a few short bursts of heavy rain randomly spread out throughout the peak season (middle of November to the start of May). The rain was very rare, so it shouldn't affect your trip here if you’re planning to come this peak season (starting November 2018). Secondly, on some days the weather forecast predicted rain, but it was actually very sunny, while on other days the weather forecast predicted a lot of sun, when instead it rained. To conclude – Just come over, we promise you’ll have a great time! FAQs Useful Resources: Accu Weather World Weather Online Weather Forecast