Best Time to Visit Kep for Backpacking – January Scores 78/100

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Backpacking Potential

78/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, December, February

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Weather

26°C – 29°C

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The best time to visit Kep for backpacking is January, December, February, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Kep

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	78Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	30°	70	4.7	75%	shoulder
February	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	32°	40	3.2	73%	dry
March	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	33°	41	5.2	73%	dry
April	45Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	34°	81	10	74%	shoulder
May	42Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	33°	150	14.4	78%	wet
June	37Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	32°	258	18.5	81%	wet
July	40Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	32°	242	17.9	81%	wet
August	40Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	31°	234	20.1	81%	wet
September	42Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	31°	288	20.9	82%	wet
October	45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	31°	274	19.4	82%	wet
November	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	31°	163	11.4	80%	wet
December	74Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	30°	90	7.8	77%	shoulder