Cambodia weather in May
What is the weather like in Cambodia in May?
The weather conditions in Cambodia in May range from poor to tolerable depending on the destination.
During May in Cambodia the average maximum daytime temperatures are very high and range from 32°C (90°F) in Stung Treng to 35°C (95°F) in Phnom Penh. Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (78°F) in Phnom Penh and 24°C (75°F) in Stung Treng. 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 ranges from high in Phnom Penh with an average of 117mm (4.6inch) rainfall to heavy in Sihanoukville with 209mm (8.2inch).
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Popular destinations in Cambodia
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 26°C (78°F) and high 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 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (78°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 32°C (90°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 Kampot
In May Kampot generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°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 Battambang
In May Battambang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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 April, May, June, August and September that can have poor weather conditions.
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