Weather in May in Phnom Penh Municipality
Planning a trip to Phnom Penh Municipality this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Phnom Penh Municipality in May?
Phnom Penh Municipality is a region in Cambodia. May in Phnom Penh Municipality generally has very hot temperatures, with high precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very hot maximum daytime temperatures of around 36°C and nighttime temperatures around 27°C in Phnom Penh. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Phnom Penh Municipality in May, check out the map below. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Phnom Penh Municipality, check out the map below.
Precipitation
May is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 157 mm in Phnom Penh.Average sunshine
The city Phnom Penh usually sees around 203 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a more detailed look at Phnom Penh Municipality's conditions throughout the year, check out our Phnom Penh Municipality climate page.
Where to go in Phnom Penh Municipality in May
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 4 most popular destinations in Phnom Penh Municipality?
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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Phumĭ Bayab
In May Phumĭ Bayab 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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Phumĭ Chrey Kaông
In May Phumĭ Chrey Kaông 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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Stœ̆ng Méan Chey
In May Stœ̆ng Méan Chey 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Phnom Penh Municipality, in Cambodia.
Is May the best time to visit Phnom Penh Municipality?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Phnom Penh, May may not be the ideal time to visit Phnom Penh Municipality.
On average, the best time to visit Phnom Penh Municipality is in December with generally perfect weather in Phnom Penh. In contrast, March, April, May, June, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.
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