Diving in Koh Rong Archipelago

Best Time to Dive in Koh Rong Archipelago

The warmest water temperatures in Koh Rong Archipelago occur in January, averaging 29.1°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 29.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 29.1°C (air: 27.0°C)
• February: 29.1°C (air: 27.3°C)
• March: 29.1°C (air: 27.9°C)
• April: 29.1°C (air: 28.8°C)
• May: 29.1°C (air: 29.0°C)
• June: 29.1°C (air: 28.4°C)
• July: 29.1°C (air: 27.8°C)
• August: 29.1°C (air: 27.8°C)
• September: 29.1°C (air: 27.4°C)
• October: 29.1°C (air: 27.4°C)
• November: 29.1°C (air: 28.0°C)
• December: 29.1°C (air: 27.6°C)

Marine Life in Koh Rong Archipelago

Home to 24 recorded species including 18 reef fish, 3 seagrass & algae, 2 other, 1 crabs & lobsters.

Dive Site Difficulty in Koh Rong Archipelago

Koh Rong Archipelago has 27 beginner, 2 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Koh Rong Archipelago

Based on average water temperature of 29.1°C.

• Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
• Mask - essential for every dive
• Fins
• BCD - buoyancy compensator
• Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
• Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
• Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
• Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
• Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Koh Rong Archipelago

• ឧទ្យានជាតិ ព្រះសីហនុ (រាម) - National Park (IUCN Category II)
• ដែនជម្រកសត្វព្រៃ​ ពាមក្រសោប - Wildlife Sanctuary (IUCN Category IV)
• តំបន់រ៉ាមសារ កោះកាពិ - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Ia)
• ឧទ្យានជាតិ សមុទ្រកោះរុង - National Park (IUCN Category V)

Getting to Koh Rong Archipelago - Nearest Airports

• Dara Sakor International Airport (DSY), Ta Noun - 33 km away, approx 51 min travel time
• Sihanouk International Airport (KOS), Preah Sihanouk - 91 km away, approx 114 min travel time
• Phú Quốc International Airport (PQC), Phu Quoc Island - 150 km away, approx 179 min travel time