Siem Reap Province Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Siem Reap Province, Cambodia in May.

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Siem Reap Phumĭ Trás Treăng Phumĭ Ta Rós Phumĭ Chŭb Chănt Sâr

Thinking about venturing to Siem Reap Province, Cambodia this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Siem Reap Province in May

Siem Reap Province, Cambodia is a region in Cambodia. May in Siem Reap Province generally has very hot temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very hot maximum daytime temperatures of around 35°C (95°F) and nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) in Siem Reap. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

For a closer look at conditions across Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Phumĭ Trás Treăng with an average of 162 mm (6.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Phumĭ Chŭb Chănt Sâr with 178 mm (7 in).

Explore Siem Reap Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Siem Reap Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on Siem Reap)

January33°C (91°F) February34°C (93°F) March36°C (97°F) April36°C (97°F) May35°C (95°F) June34°C (93°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September33°C (91°F) October32°C (90°F) November32°C (90°F) December32°C (90°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Siem Reap Province in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Siem Reap Province.

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 Siem Reap Province

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Siem Reap Province, Cambodia?

Temperature range in Siem Reap Province (May)

Precipitation variation in Siem Reap Province (May)

Siem Reap

In May Siem Reap generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Phumĭ Trás Treăng

In May Phumĭ Trás Treăng generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
152 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Phumĭ Ta Rós

In May Phumĭ Ta Rós generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Phumĭ Chŭb Chănt Sâr

In May Phumĭ Chŭb Chănt Sâr generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
178 mm (7 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Siem Reap Province, in Cambodia.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Siem Reap Province in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Siem Reap 35°C (95°F) 27°C (81°F) 168 mm (6.6 in)
Phumĭ Trás Treăng 35°C (95°F) 27°C (81°F) 162 mm (6.4 in)
Phumĭ Ta Rós 35°C (95°F) 27°C (81°F) 164 mm (6.5 in)
Phumĭ Chŭb Chănt Sâr 35°C (95°F) 27°C (81°F) 178 mm (7 in)

Siem Reap Province weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Siem Reap Province, Cambodia in May?

In May, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia generally has poor weather conditions. Siem Reap sees daytime temperatures near 35°C (95°F), with nights cooling to roughly 27°C (81°F).

What is the average temperature in Siem Reap Province, Cambodia in May?

In Siem Reap, the average daytime high in May is 35°C (95°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 27°C (81°F).

Does Siem Reap Province, Cambodia get a lot of rain in May?

Yes. May brings heavy rainfall to Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, with Siem Reap averaging around 168 mm (6.6 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Siem Reap Province, Cambodia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Siem Reap, May may not be the ideal time to visit Siem Reap Province, Cambodia.

On average, the best time to visit Siem Reap Province, Cambodia is in December with generally pleasant weather in Siem Reap. On the other hand, the weather in February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be poor.

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