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Poipet weather in May (Banteay Meanchey Province, Cambodia)

What weather conditions can you expect in Poipet this May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Poipet typically experiences very high temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 35°C, cooling down at night to around 26°C. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Poipet in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 156 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 154 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Poipet. December typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, March, April, May and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Poipet, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 35°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 54%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 156 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
SunshineSunshine 154 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Sa Kaeo, Thailand (53 KM, 33 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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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
7/10
Camping
7/10

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