Kep, Cambodia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Kep, Cambodia? If you're planning to go to Kep, below is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Kep, Cambodia

Based on the climate and weather in Kep, the best time to go is January. See below for details.

Important essentials for Kep, Cambodia

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Kep, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance

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  • A vaccine card protector

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  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection available.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is a good plane-friendly product.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Kep, Cambodia by month

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January

If you go to Kep in January, you will notice that it is constantly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Kep has some great beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

February

If you go to Kep in February, you will notice that it is really hot and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Kep has some great beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

March

If you are traveling to Kep in March, you will notice that it can be sweltering. Expect it to rain once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Kep has some great beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

April

April in Kep is extremely hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Kep has some great beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

May

May here can be very hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Kep has some great beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

June

June in this region can be sweltering and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Kep has some great beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

July

In July, Kep can be very hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 80s F (low 30s C) and regularly jump into the low 90s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 70s F (low 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Kep, with more than half of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Kep has some great beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

August

In August, Kep is constantly hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 80s F (low 30s C) and regularly jump into the low 90s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Kep, with more than half of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Kep has some great beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

September

September for Kep can be very hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Kep has some great beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

October

If you vacation in Kep during October, you might see that it is really hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Kep has some great beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

November

If you visit Kep during November, you will probably find that it can be very hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Kep has some great beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

December

December here can be very hot. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Kep has some great beaches. If you plan go to the beach, take:

Activities for Kep, Cambodia

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Kep.

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