Phnom Penh Municipality Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia in May.

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Phnom Penh Phumĭ Bayab Phumĭ Chrey Kaông Stœ̆ng Méan Chey

Planning a trip to Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Phnom Penh Municipality in May

Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia 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 (97°F) and nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) in Phnom Penh. 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, Cambodia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 157 mm (6.2 in) in Phnom Penh.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Phnom Penh typically receives 203 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Phnom Penh Municipality by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Phnom Penh Municipality — and find the best time to visit. (based on Phnom Penh)

January34°C (93°F) February35°C (95°F) March37°C (99°F) April37°C (99°F) May36°C (97°F) June35°C (95°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September33°C (91°F) October33°C (91°F) November33°C (91°F) December33°C (91°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Phnom Penh Municipality in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Phnom Penh Municipality.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Phnom Penh Municipality

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia?

Temperature range in Phnom Penh Municipality (May)

Precipitation variation in Phnom Penh Municipality (May)

Phnom Penh

In May Phnom Penh generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
203 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
159 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Phumĭ Bayab

In May Phumĭ Bayab generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
203 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Phumĭ Chrey Kaông

In May Phumĭ Chrey Kaông generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
203 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Stœ̆ng Méan Chey

In May Stœ̆ng Méan Chey generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
241 hours
203 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Phnom Penh Municipality, in Cambodia.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Phnom Penh Municipality in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Phnom Penh 36°C (97°F) 27°C (81°F) 157 mm (6.2 in)
Phumĭ Bayab 36°C (97°F) 27°C (81°F) 158 mm (6.2 in)
Phumĭ Chrey Kaông 36°C (97°F) 27°C (81°F) 156 mm (6.1 in)
Stœ̆ng Méan Chey 36°C (97°F) 27°C (81°F) 158 mm (6.2 in)

Phnom Penh Municipality weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia in May?

Expect poor weather across Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia in May. The popular destination of Phnom Penh averages 36°C (97°F) by day and 27°C (81°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia in May?

Phnom Penh averages a daytime maximum of 36°C (97°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 27°C (81°F).

Does Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia get a lot of rain in May?

Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia sees substantial rainfall in May. Phnom Penh typically averages about 157 mm (6.2 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Phnom Penh, May may not be the ideal time to visit Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia.

On average, the best time to visit Phnom Penh Municipality, Cambodia is in December with generally tolerable weather in Phnom Penh. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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