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Kampong Thom Province

Region · 🇰🇭 Cambodia
Population 681,549
Area 12,876 km²
Time zone Asia/Phnom_Penh
Kampong Thom Province

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Kampong Thom Essentials

Kampong Thom serves as the primary base for exploring Sambor Prei Kuk, a UNESCO World Heritage site containing over 100 pre-Angkorian brick temples from the 7th-century Chenla Kingdom. The region is defined by its architectural transition from Indian-inspired designs to the Khmer style. In the provincial capital, the Steung Sen River landscape features a bustling central market, a museum housing regional artifacts, and a unique colony of giant fruit bats residing in the trees of the governor's residence. Traditional silk weaving remains a core local industry in the surrounding villages.

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Editor's Choice

This selection highlights the UNESCO World Heritage site of Sambor Prei Kuk, the former capital of the Chenla Empire known as Ishanapura. Dating from the late 6th to early 9th centuries, these pre-Angkorian ruins feature unique octagonal brick temples and intricate sandstone carvings. The site is divided into three main clusters—Prasat Sambor, Prasat Tao, and Prasat Yeay Poun—showcasing early Khmer architecture that influenced later Angkorian styles. Visitors can explore ancient temple groups and historic water management systems integrated into the forest landscape.

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Kampong Thom Province — Map

Kampong Thom Province — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 34° (feels like 35°) · extremes 17°–37°
  • 22° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 12 days above 35°

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 36° (feels like 38°) · extremes 20°–39°
  • 23° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 21 days above 35°

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 37° (feels like 40°) · extremes 22°–41°
  • 26° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 27 days above 35°

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 36° (feels like 40°) · extremes 24°–41°
  • 26° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 20 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 34° (feels like 39°) · extremes 24°–39°
  • 26° at night
  • 22 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 11 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 32° (feels like 37°) · extremes 24°–36°
  • 25° at night
  • 23 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 36°) · extremes 24°–35°
  • 25° at night
  • 25 rainy days
  • 4 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 24°–35°
  • 25° at night
  • 24 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 35°) · extremes 23°–33°
  • 24° at night
  • 25 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 35°) · extremes 22°–33°
  • 24° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 20°–36°
  • 23° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 32° (feels like 34°) · extremes 17°–36°
  • 22° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 6 days above 35°

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

Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Kampong Thom Province
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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