Weather in May in Preah Sihanouk Province
Thinking about venturing to Preah Sihanouk Province this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 27°C in Sihanoukville. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Preah Sihanouk Province in May, check out the map below. 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.For specific regional insights in Preah Sihanouk Province, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Sihanoukville enjoys approximately 225 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Preah Sihanouk Province climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 3 most popular destinations in Preah Sihanouk Province?
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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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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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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