Preah Sihanouk Province weather in May
Planning a journey to Preah Sihanouk Province this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Preah Sihanouk Province in May?
Preah Sihanouk Province is a region in Cambodia. May in Preah Sihanouk Province generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 27°C in Sihanoukville. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Koh Rong Sanloem with an average of 357 mm to heavy rainfall in Sihanoukville with 387 mm. Meanwhile, Sihanoukville enjoys close to 225 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Preah Sihanouk Province in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Preah Sihanouk Province climate page.
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Average weather in Sihanoukville
In May Sihanoukville generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Koh Rong Island
In May Koh Rong Island generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Koh Rong Sanloem
In May Koh Rong Sanloem generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Preah Sihanouk Province?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Sihanoukville, May may not be the ideal time to visit Preah Sihanouk Province.
Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide pleasant weather in Sihanoukville. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.
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