Phnom Penh Municipality weather in May
Planning a getaway to Phnom Penh Municipality this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
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 warm temperatures, with high precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 36°C and nighttime temperatures around 27°C 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.
May is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 157 mm in Phnom Penh. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 203 hours of sunshine in Phnom Penh. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in Phnom Penh Municipality for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Phnom Penh Municipality climate page.
Where to go in Phnom Penh Municipality in May
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Popular destinations in Phnom Penh Municipality
What is the weather like in May for the 4 most popular destinations in Phnom Penh Municipality?
Average weather in Phnom Penh
In May Phnom Penh generally has very 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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Average weather in Phumĭ Bayab
In May Phumĭ Bayab generally has very 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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Average weather in Phumĭ Chrey Kaông
In May Phumĭ Chrey Kaông generally has very 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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Average weather in Stœ̆ng Méan Chey
In May Stœ̆ng Méan Chey generally has very 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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