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Banlung

Town · Ratanakiri Province, 🇰🇭 Cambodia
Area 202 km²
Time zone Asia/Phnom_Penh
Banlung

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Ban Lung Essentials

Ban Lung is the administrative hub of Ratanakiri province and the primary gateway to Cambodia’s northeast highlands. The region is centered around the 4,000-year-old Yeak Laom volcanic crater lake and a series of significant natural landmarks including the Kachanh and Katieng waterfalls. The landscape is defined by fertile red soil supporting extensive rubber and pepper plantations. It serves as a base for visiting indigenous hill tribe communities and organizing expeditions into the remote wilderness of Virachey National Park.

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Best of Ratanakiri

Ratanakiri’s landscape is defined by its volcanic history and dense highlands. This selection includes Lake Yeak Laom, a 700,000-year-old crater lake known for its clear water and perfectly circular shape. The region's hydrology is showcased through the Ka Teang and Kachanh waterfalls, which offer accessible swimming and jungle trails. The list also features the administrative gateway to the vast Virachey National Park and the Eisan Ratanaram Pagoda, a hilltop site overlooking the provincial capital.

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Hidden Gems of Banlung

Banlung’s landscape is defined by its volcanic history and lush highland terrain. This collection features Lake Yeak Laom, a 700,000-year-old crater lake considered sacred by the indigenous Tampuon people. The region's water network includes the 12-meter-high Kachanh Waterfall with its suspension bridge and the more secluded Ka Teang Waterfall. Cultural sites like Eisan Ratanaram Pagoda offer panoramic views from Phnom Svay, while the Virachey National Park Headquarters provides essential information for exploring one of Cambodia's largest protected biodiversity zones.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Good
  • 31° (feels like 33°) · extremes 13°–36°
  • 17° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 34° (feels like 35°) · extremes 14°–38°
  • 18° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 19 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 10 days above 35°

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 36° (feels like 38°) · extremes 17°–39°
  • 21° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 20 days above 35°

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 36° (feels like 39°) · extremes 20°–41°
  • 23° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 21 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 34° (feels like 38°) · extremes 22°–40°
  • 24° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 13 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 32° (feels like 36°) · extremes 22°–37°
  • 23° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 22°–36°
  • 23° at night
  • 19 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 22°–35°
  • 23° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 21°–36°
  • 23° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 32° (feels like 36°) · extremes 20°–38°
  • 22° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 7 days above 35°

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 32° (feels like 35°) · extremes 17°–37°
  • 20° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 7 days above 35°

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 31° (feels like 33°) · extremes 14°–36°
  • 18° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Cambodian Riel KHR ៛ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Electricity
Type A / Type C / Type G
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Khmer
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+855
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Tours & Activities

Lake Yeak Laom
Drive
Ka Teang (Katieng) Waterfall
Drive
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