Weather in May in Cambodia
Planning a getaway to Cambodia this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Cambodia in May?
May in Cambodia generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very warm in Koh Rong Island at 30°C to very hot in Battambang at 37°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Battambang and 27°C in Koh Rong Island. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Battambang with an average of 134 mm to heavy rainfall in Sihanoukville with 387 mm.For a closer look at May's conditions in Cambodia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Cambodia's yearly weather, check out our Cambodia climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Cambodia?
Siem Reap
In May Siem Reap generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Phnom Penh
In May Phnom Penh generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sihanoukville
In May Sihanoukville generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kampot
In May Kampot generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Battambang
In May Battambang generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Cambodia.
Is May the best time to visit Cambodia?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Siem Reap, May may not be the ideal time to visit Cambodia.
Generally speaking, January and December provide perfect weather in Siem Reap. In contrast, March, April, May, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.
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