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Backpacking Potential

65/100

Suboptimal

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, December, November

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

26°C – 30°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Koh Rong?

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. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

These months are especially popular among backpackers in Koh Rong due to better weather and lower costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Koh Rong

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°76
February
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°32
March
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°40
April
45Poor
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
30°82
May
40Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°169
June
36Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
29°268
July
39Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°268
August
39Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°242
September
41Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°289
October
45Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°254
November
61Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°148
December
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°76

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Koh Rong

When is the best time to visit Koh Rong for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Koh Rong for backpacking is typically in January, December, November, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Koh Rong?

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Rainy season typically: May–October. It is generally better to avoid these months for backpacking.

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🌍 Plan your backpacking trip to Koh Rong

Now you know the best time to visit Koh Rong — here are a few useful next steps to help plan your trip.

🏨 Where to stay

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