Cambodia weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Cambodia in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Cambodia in May?
Weather in Cambodia varies in May, with very warm temperatures and precipitation ranging from high to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 30°C (87°F) in Koh Rong Island to 37°C (98°F) in Battambang. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in May varies from high rainfall in Battambang with an average of 134mm (5.3 inches) to heavy rainfall in Sihanoukville with 387mm (15 inches).
For more details on the yearly weather and climate conditions, visit our Cambodia climate page. To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Cambodia in May, check out the map below.
Where to go in Cambodia in May
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Cambodia?
Average weather in Siem Reap
In May Siem Reap generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (80°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Phnom Penh
In May Phnom Penh generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (80°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Sihanoukville
In May Sihanoukville generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kampot
In May Kampot generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (89°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Battambang
In May Battambang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (98°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (80°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to go to Cambodia?
In our opinion May is not the best time to visit Cambodia with commonly poor weather in Siem Reap.
On average the best time to visit Cambodia is in January and December with generally perfect weather in Siem Reap.
The worst months are March, April, May, September and October that can have poor weather conditions.
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