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Koh Rong Island weather in May (Preah Sihanouk Province, Cambodia)

What weather conditions can you expect in Koh Rong Island this May? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Koh Rong Island generally includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 30°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 27°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Koh Rong Island in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 370 mm for the month. You can typically expect 18 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With approximately 225 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Koh Rong Island. January and February typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Koh Rong Island climate page with graphs.

 

Koh Rong Island, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 27°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 370 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
SunshineSunshine 225 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Sihanoukville, Cambodia (32 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in Cambodia in May

Find out more about the weather in Cambodia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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