Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Cambodia in May
Weather score50Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 224mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
224mm
Sun
6.6h
Sea
9°C
Weather score
50
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 224mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Cambodia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May33°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMarch to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May224mm average rain
May sits near Cambodia's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.6 hours average sun
May sits close to Cambodia's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May9°C average sea
May is close to Cambodia's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
May50 weather score
May scores below Cambodia's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
