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August · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 38/100

Kep in August

Mixed · 38/100Beach 58/100
High / low28° / 26°daily averages
Precipitation317 mm25 wet days
Sea29°surface temperature
10.48° N, 104.32° EElevation 8 mUTC+7 · Indochina Time
When to goKep · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec38August
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
August: high / low28° / 26°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Kep averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 26° — hot weather by day. Expect around 317 mm of precipitation spread over about 25 wet days, with average cloud cover near 67%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.

August scores 38/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Kep. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and December instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:54 and sets at 18:22 local time, giving 12 h 28 min of daylight. Days shorten by 15 minutes over the month.

Why 38/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%67%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%38%

Beach score this month: 58/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiNearby in August

Around Kep this month

Kampot
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Kampot

Kampot · 20 km NW
29°Aug high
25wet days
37score
Kampot
ivTop of the table

Cambodia's best in August

Where to go in August
Sihanoukville
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Sihanoukville

Preah Sihanouk
28°Aug high
27wet days
38score
Sihanoukville
Kampot
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Kampot

Kampot
29°Aug high
25wet days
37score
Kampot
Stung Treng
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Stung Treng

Stung Treng
30°Aug high
25wet days
29score
Stung Treng
Tbeng Meanchey
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Tbeng Meanchey

Preah Vihear
31°Aug high
27wet days
28score
Tbeng Meanchey
·Questions

Kep in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Kep?

August scores 38/100 for Kep, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 28°C with 25 wet days.

How warm is Kep in August?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 26°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Kep in August?

Kep receives about 317 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 25 days.

Can you swim in Kep in August?

The sea averages 29°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.