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December · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 63/100

Kep in December

Fair · 63/100Beach 84/100
High / low29° / 24°daily averages
Precipitation35 mm7 wet days
Sea28°surface temperature
10.48° N, 104.32° EElevation 8 mUTC+7 · Indochina Time
When to goKep · weather score
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Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
December: high / low29° / 24°
iWhat to expect

The weather in December

In December, Kep averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 24° — hot weather by day. Expect around 35 mm of precipitation spread over about 7 wet days, with average cloud cover near 37%.

Temperatures are much the same as in November, and January brings little change. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.

December scores 63/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 3rd of the twelve months for Kep.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:13 and sets at 17:44 local time, giving 11 h 31 min of daylight. Days shorten by 2 minutes over the month.

Why 63/100?

How the score for December is built
Comfort · 42%60%
Dry days · 33%48%
Clear skies · 25%88%

Beach score this month: 84/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

December against the year

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iiiNearby in December

Around Kep this month

Kampot
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Kampot

Kampot · 20 km NW
29°Dec high
6wet days
65score
Kampot
ivTop of the table

Cambodia's best in December

Where to go in December
Siem Reap
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Siem Reap

Siem Reap
29°Dec high
2wet days
78score
Siem Reap
Tbeng Meanchey
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Tbeng Meanchey

Preah Vihear
30°Dec high
1wet day
77score
Tbeng Meanchey
Samraong
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Samraong

Ŏtâr Méanchey
30°Dec high
1wet day
76score
Samraong
Poipet
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Poipet

Banteay Meanchey
30°Dec high
1wet day
76score
Poipet
·Questions

Kep in December: quick answers

Is December a good time to visit Kep?

December scores 63/100 for Kep, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 29°C with 7 wet days.

How warm is Kep in December?

Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 24°C in December.

Does it rain a lot in Kep in December?

Kep receives about 35 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 7 days.

Can you swim in Kep in December?

The sea averages 28°C in December, warm enough for most swimmers.