Kep Beach beneath leafy branches, with the White Lady statue on the seawall and islands offshore.

Cambodia · Destination guide

Kep, Cambodia

Best seasonDecember to February for generally drier coast walks and outdoor plans.

CurrencyCambodian riel (KHR)

Plug typesA, B, C, F, G · 230 VCheck adapter →

Time zoneAsia/Phnom_Penh (UTC+7)

Emergency number117 (police); 118 (fire); 119 (ambulance)

Destination guide

A first look at Kep

Start at the Crab Market, where seafood stalls and over-water restaurants make lunch part of the outing. Holy Crab is a seated seafood option beside the market. After a rest, follow Kep Beach to the White Lady statue and view the blue crab monument from the seafront. Give Kep National Park a cooler morning of its own. Rabbit Island needs a separate boat plan from the tourist pier, with a confirmed return and a weather fallback.

Explore our Kep guides

Fishing boats on Kep’s coastal waters, with a low island horizon behind them.

A first weekend in Kep: crab market, beach statues and forest paths

Weather guide

Weather in Kep

Kep is hot and humid throughout the year. December to February generally offers drier conditions for coast walks, while May to October brings wetter weather and less predictable boat outings. March and April need shorter walks and generous shade breaks.

24–31°C

Hot, humid weather with wet paths and changeable boat conditions.

October · representative month, not a forecast

Evenings: 23–24°C
Rain: Frequent rain and showers
Daylight: Check actual sunset and the forecast before a forest walk or boat outing; leave time for the return in daylight.

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What this means for packing

October in Kep is hot and humid, with frequent rain and flexible outdoor plans. Nearby Kampot’s long-term mean daily temperatures are around 24–31°C, a regional guide rather than measurements at Kep Beach. This example is a starting point. Download Packtricia for a more detailed personal list and quantities tailored to your actual dates, trip length, luggage, weather, preferences and plans.

Choosing a season

The best-season badge suggests months for general sightseeing, using the typical daytime temperatures and rainfall in our monthly guides. Beach holidays, festivals, winter sports and northern lights trips may suit different dates.

Climate methodology

Regional proxy: rounded mean daily minima and maxima from WWIS / Cambodia Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology Kampot observations, 1982–2024. Kampot is approximately 25 km northwest of Kep; these are not Kep station observations. Coastal exposure, showers and sea conditions can differ. The daytime band spans rounded mean daily minimum to maximum, and the nighttime band brackets the mean minimum. WWIS rain days use a threshold of at least 4 mm. Kep’s local seasonal description corroborates generally wetter May–October and hotter March–May conditions. These climate averages are not forecasts or evidence of safe sea conditions.

Reviewed 2026-10-24

WWIS / Cambodia meteorological service — Kampot climate, 1982–2024 · Tourism Cambodia — Kep seasonal climate

About the climate in Kep

Packing guide

What to wear in Kep in November.

An example packing list for Kep in November

Use this as a starting point and choose what suits your plans. Packtricia tailors your list and quantities to your trip length, weather and preferences.

Clothing

Breathable tops
Lightweight trousers or a knee-covering skirt
Underwear
Socks
Sleepwear
Comfortable walking shoes with grip
Light long-sleeved sun cover
Swimwear (if swimming)
Sandals with secure straps (if taking a boat)

Toiletries

Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body wash or soap
Deodorant
Sunscreen
Personal hygiene products (if used)
Insect repellent (if needed)

Essentials

Passport and entry documents
Wallet and payment cards
Small Cambodian riel notes
Phone
Charging cable
Power adapter (if needed)
Power bank
Prescription medication (if needed)
Reusable water bottle
Sun hat and sunglasses
Compact umbrella (optional)
Dry bag for electronics (if taking a boat)
Small towel (if swimming)

Monthly weather and packing notes

November in Kep is warm to hot, with generally drier conditions for coast walks. Nearby Kampot’s long-term mean daily temperatures are around 22–31°C, a regional guide rather than measurements at Kep Beach. This example is a starting point. Download Packtricia for a more detailed personal list and quantities tailored to your actual dates, trip length, luggage, weather, preferences and plans.

Daytime: 22–31°C
Evenings: 22–23°C
Rain: Generally drier; showers possible
Daylight: Check actual sunset and the forecast before a forest walk or boat outing; leave time for the return in daylight.
Packing style: Breathable sun-covering clothes, shoes with grip for the park and optional boat essentials.

Outfit ideas for your outings

Crab Market and beach statues

Breathable clothes for seafront heat
Sun hat and sunglasses for the beach
Comfortable shoes for uneven pavement and road edges

Kep National Park

Closed shoes with grip for forest paths
Light long trousers and sleeves (if walking in the forest)
Rain cover (if showers are expected)

Rabbit Island or a countryside outing

Secure footwear and a dry bag (if taking a boat)
Swimwear and a towel (if swimming in suitable conditions)
Covered shoulders and knees at shrines (if visiting)
Sun cover and water for a pepper-farm walk (if booked)

What to leave behind

A heavy winter coat for ordinary Kep sightseeing.
An outdoor plan that depends on calm seas, dry forest paths or salt harvesting regardless of the weather.

Reviewed 2026-10-24

WWIS / Cambodia meteorological service — Kampot climate, 1982–2024 · Tourism Cambodia — Kep seasonal climate

Transport guide

Getting around Kep

Kep’s beach, crab market, hillside accommodation and tourist pier are separate stops. Walk shorter coastal stretches in cooler hours, allowing for traffic and uneven verges; arrange a tuk-tuk through your accommodation for hills, luggage or a return after dark. Agree the whole route, waiting, fare and payment before leaving. A local visitor site reports PassApp use, but the operator’s published city list does not explicitly confirm Kep: check live driver availability and keep an arranged-driver fallback. PassApp books rides, not bus passes or attraction tickets. Royal Railway’s mobile passenger website confirms Kep on the southern intercity line and supplies booking contacts; check the current timetable and arrange the station transfer separately. redBus lists intercity routes to and from Kep, with operator-specific boarding points and mobile tickets. Neither service plans local tuk-tuk routes or sells a Kep city transit pass.

Kep visitor site — local transport
Local options and practical orientation; do not rely on its undated fares.
Royal Railway — southern line and booking
Official mobile website for intercity trains serving Kep; confirm schedule and station transfer.
redBus — Kep intercity routes and mobile tickets
Independent intercity booking alternative; verify boarding point and operator ticket instructions, not local transit.
PassApp — official coverage and app downloads
Official downloads; Kep is not explicitly listed, so local supply is unconfirmed.

Check the operator’s current service notices and ticket instructions before travelling.

Entry guide

Entry information for Cambodia

Check the current park entrance, posted charges and trail conditions locally before a forest walk; do not assume every mapped shortcut is open. Rabbit Island boats leave from the tourist pier, not automatically from the crab market: agree the return and cancel if the operator judges the sea unsuitable. Ruined villas may be private or unsafe; view only from public roads. A pepper-farm trip is a separate countryside day. La Plantation asks for visiting slots from November to March, and entry, guided tasting and cooking classes are different products.

Cambodian government coastal programme — Kep
Confirms Kep Beach, Crab Market, national park and Koh Tonsay as visitor destinations.
Kep visitor site — tourist pier
Boat departure location and return arrangements; check conditions directly.
La Plantation — current visit formats
Seasonal visiting slots and separate experiences.
Government of Canada — Cambodia advice
Current rural, weather and onward-travel advice.

Entry information reviewed 24 October 2026. Confirm requirements for your own passport and itinerary before travelling.

Language: Khmer
Calling code: +855

Useful essentials for Kep

Wear breathable sun-covering clothes and carry water on exposed seafront walks.
Choose shoes with grip for forest paths and wet steps; keep to established, open routes.
Agree tuk-tuk stops, waiting time, fare and the return before setting off.
For Rabbit Island, confirm the departure pier, return boat, lifejackets and current sea conditions.
Cover shoulders and knees at shrines; do not enter abandoned villas or cross barriers for photographs.

Do you need a visa?

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Use the checker as a starting point, then confirm requirements with the relevant government or embassy before travelling.

Stay connected

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A first look at Kep