SeasonMapKep weather in January
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January in Kep: hot, a little rain — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Kep · #67 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Kep climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 30°C / 85°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sea temperature | 27°C / 81°F | 😎 warm sea |
| Rainfall | 30 mm / 1.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 60 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kep in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyschool holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Kep's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
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What's on in Kep in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Dry season and the island boats
1 Nov – 30 Apr · usuallyThe half of the year the sea is flat enough for the Rabbit Island boats to run to time and the road up into Kep National Park is not a red-mud slide.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Kep — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Kep?
Kep in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Kep?
- January in Kep: hot, a little rain — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Kep on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Kep in January?
- In January, Kep averages a daily high of 29.7°C and a low of 23°C, with about 30.1 mm of rain over roughly 7.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kep in January?
- Kep has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 60 in January.
Other months in Kep
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — January
Within 300 km: Phu Quoc's Dry season around 15 Nov – 30 Apr, and Phnom Penh's Dry season around 15 Nov – 30 Apr.