Siem Reap Weather in May
Cambodia · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high34°C (94°F)
Avg low26°C (78°F)
Rainfall138 mm (5.4 in)
RatingPoor 0.9/10
Siem Reap in May sees daytime temperatures around 34°C (94°F), dropping to about 26°C (78°F) at night. The month is wet, with about 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain spread over 21 days. You get roughly 12.6 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Siem Reap?
May is not the best time to visit Siem Reap (0.9/10) 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 (78°F) |
| Daily mean | 30°C (85°F) |
| Rainfall | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 21 |
| Humidity | 74% |
| Cloud cover | 83% |
| Daylight | 12.6 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 2.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 5.1 km/h |
| vs April | 2°C cooler than April, with 61 mm more rain. |
What to pack for Siem Reap in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Siem Reap weather in other months
Jan34°C / 21°C9 mmGoodFeb36°C / 23°C17 mmFairMar37°C / 25°C41 mmFairApr36°C / 26°C77 mmPoorMay34°C / 26°C138 mmPoorJun32°C / 25°C153 mmPoorJul31°C / 25°C192 mmPoorAug31°C / 25°C185 mmPoorSep31°C / 24°C246 mmPoorOct31°C / 24°C146 mmPoorNov32°C / 23°C41 mmGoodDec32°C / 21°C7 mmGood
← AprilBest time to visit Siem ReapJune →
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
- Phnom Penh34°C · 134 mm
- Pattaya31°C · 150 mm
- Bangkok34°C · 164 mm
- Ho Chi Minh City34°C · 158 mm
- Bien Hoa34°C · 158 mm
- Can Tho34°C · 169 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.