Weather in Bokor Hill Station

About Bokor Hill Station

Bokor Hill Station's abandoned French colonial buildings decay in subtropical fog, a ghost town where Parisian elegance surrenders to equatorial humidity and jungle reclamation. The casino and hotel ruins evoke atmospheric melancholy—architecture fighting entropy and losing.

Country

Cambodia

Best months to visit

January, February, December

Currency

KHM

Language

Khmer, English

Things to do in Bokor Hill Station

Ruins exploration through decaying colonial buildings Bokor National Park trekking in mist Kampot town gateway cultural stays Photography of decay and nature convergence Jungle wildlife spotting opportunities Historical research visits to archives and museums

Weather by month

Click any month for detailed weather information and travel tips.

Recommended

January

26C

Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.

Recommended

February

28C

Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.

March

29C

Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.

April

28C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

May

27C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

June

26C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

July

25C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

August

25C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

September

25C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

October

26C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

November

26C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

Recommended

December

26C

Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.

Bokor Hill Station is an eerie cluster of crumbling French colonial buildings — a former casino, church and royal villa — perched on a misty plateau above Kampot in southern Cambodia, abandoned and reclaimed by jungle for decades before partial restoration began. The drive up through Bokor National Park climbs through cloud forest with sweeping views back over the coast, and the cool, often fog-shrouded summit feels markedly different from the heat of Kampot below.

Best areas to stay in Bokor Hill Station

Old Bokor Palace Hotel & Casino

The hill station's most photographed ruin, a grand colonial-era casino and hotel left to decay before recent partial restoration.

Bokor Hilltop Church

A roofless stone church on the plateau, popular for its eerie atmosphere and views, especially when mist rolls through.

Popokvil Falls

A two-tiered waterfall within Bokor National Park, most impressive in the wet season and a common add-on to hill station trips.

Kampot Town

The riverside town at the foot of the mountain, serving as the main base for organising trips up to Bokor.

Getting to Bokor Hill Station

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Flights

No airport at Bokor; fly into Phnom Penh and continue by road to Kampot (around 3 hours).

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From London

~14-16 hours from London via Phnom Penh, plus a 3-hour onward drive to Kampot.

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Getting around

Tuk-tuks, motorbikes and organised tours from Kampot cover the drive up to the hill station.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bokor Hill Station?

The dry season (November to April) gives the best chance of clear views from the plateau, since cloud and mist regularly roll in and can obscure the old buildings and coastal views, especially in the wet season.

How do I get to Bokor Hill Station?

Most visitors take a tour or hire a tuk-tuk/car from Kampot for the roughly 1-1.5 hour drive up a paved mountain road into Bokor National Park.

What is there to see at Bokor Hill Station?

The main draws are the atmospheric ruins of the old Bokor Palace Hotel and Casino, the hilltop Catholic church, and Wat Sampov Pram, alongside viewpoints over the national park and coastline.

Is Bokor National Park good for more than the hill station?

Yes — the park has waterfalls, including Popokvil Falls (best in the wet season), and some short walking trails, though wildlife viewing is limited compared to other Cambodian parks.

How long does a Bokor Hill Station trip take?

A half-day or full-day trip from Kampot is typical, combining the old casino ruins, church and a viewpoint, with some tours adding Popokvil Falls if conditions allow.

Traveler reviews

★★★★☆

The old casino ruins shrouded in mist were genuinely atmospheric — felt like stepping onto a film set. Worth bringing a jacket as it's noticeably cooler and damper up there.

Isobel M. · March 2024

★★★☆☆

We got unlucky with thick fog and couldn't see the coastal views, but the church and casino ruins were still worth the drive up from Kampot.

Ratha S. · October 2023

★★★★☆

Combined it with Popokvil Falls on a full-day tour from Kampot — the falls were running well and the drive up through the national park was scenic in its own right.

Declan W. · January 2025