Phnom Penh Weather in May
Cambodia · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high34°C (94°F)
Avg low26°C (79°F)
Rainfall134 mm (5.3 in)
RatingPoor 1/10
Phnom Penh in May sees daytime temperatures around 34°C (94°F), dropping to about 26°C (79°F) at night. The month is wet, with about 134 mm (5.3 in) of rain spread over 18 days. You get roughly 12.5 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Phnom Penh?
May is not the best time to visit Phnom Penh (1/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in December.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 34°C (94°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 26°C (79°F) |
| Daily mean | 30°C (85°F) |
| Rainfall | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 18 |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Cloud cover | 83% |
| Daylight | 12.5 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 7.4 km/h |
| vs April | 2°C cooler than April, with 67 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Phnom Penh in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Phnom Penh weather in other months
Jan34°C / 22°C16 mmFairFeb37°C / 24°C12 mmFairMar38°C / 26°C32 mmPoorApr37°C / 26°C67 mmPoorMay34°C / 26°C134 mmPoorJun32°C / 25°C192 mmPoorJul31°C / 25°C183 mmPoorAug31°C / 24°C163 mmPoorSep31°C / 24°C214 mmPoorOct30°C / 24°C182 mmPoorNov31°C / 24°C104 mmPoorDec32°C / 22°C28 mmGood
← AprilBest time to visit Phnom PenhJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Istanbul21°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Izmir25°C · 27 mm · Excellent
- Antalya27°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Bodrum24°C · 24 mm · Excellent
- Wuzhong27°C · 20 mm · Excellent
- Taiyuan27°C · 42 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Can Tho34°C · 169 mm
- Ho Chi Minh City34°C · 158 mm
- Bien Hoa34°C · 158 mm
- Siem Reap34°C · 138 mm
- Pattaya31°C · 150 mm
- Nha Trang30°C · 134 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.