Best Time to Visit Koh Rong for Backpacking – January Scores 65/100

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Backpacking Potential

65/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, December, November

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26°C – 30°C

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

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Koh Rong

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	31°	76	4.6	74%	shoulder
February	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	32°	32	2.7	71%	dry
March	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	33°	40	5	70%	dry
April	45Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	30°	34°	82	9.5	72%	shoulder
May	40Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	34°	169	14.8	76%	wet
June	36Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	29°	33°	268	18.5	80%	wet
July	39Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	32°	268	18.3	80%	wet
August	39Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	32°	242	20.1	81%	wet
September	41Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	31°	289	21.1	82%	wet
October	45Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	28°	31°	254	18.6	81%	wet
November	61Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	31°	148	10.2	78%	shoulder
December	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	31°	76	6.8	75%	shoulder