Koh Rong Sanloem
An hour's ferry from Sihanoukville, Sanloem is the quiet sibling island: a crescent of squeaky white sand at Saracen Bay, bioluminescent plankton on moonless nights and bungalows that cost less than a London round of drinks.
- Best forTropical
- Approx. flying time~16h 30m from Los Angeles
- Nearest airportPreah Sihanouk (KOS)
About this place
Electricity can be part-time and Wi-Fi temperamental — treat that as the feature it is. November to May offers the calmest, clearest water.
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When to go
Daytime highs run from about 28°C in September to 31°C in April. Driest in January and February; wettest in July, with rain on about 30 days. The sea is warmest in May at around 32°C, coolest at 29°C.
The year at a glance — pick a month for detail
August29° · rain 29 days · sea 30°Warm and often wet.
Monthly figures averaged from daily records for 2020–2024 at this location (ERA5 reanalysis). Live conditions from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.
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Flights
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