Cambodia · May
Low seasonCambodia · Asia
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMAX | 31° | 33° | 35° | 36° | 35° | 34° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 31° | 32° | 31° |
MINMIN | 22° | 23° | 25° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 24° | 22° |
☀️Sunshine | 9h | 9h | 9h | 9h | 8h | 7h | 6h | 7h | 5h | 6h | 8h | 8h |
🌧Rain Days | 2d13mm | 2d13mm | 4d32mm | 9d76mm | 14d119mm | 14d114mm | 17d149mm | 17d146mm | 20d237mm | 15d171mm | 7d62mm | 2d17mm |
Best travel time current monthMonthly averages 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
May in Cambodia reaches up to 35°C — not ideal for heat-sensitive travellers. For more pleasant temperatures, consider January, February, March, November, and December.
Daytime highs reach 35°C with a daily average of 30°C — nights stay warm at 26°C. The sun shines an average of 7 hours per day; there are 14 rain days with 119 mm total.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Regenzeit: Angkor Wat von Grün umrankt, Gräben spiegelnd voll. Weniger Besucher, deutlich günstigere Preise. Bon Om Touk im November feiert das Ende der Regenzeit mit Bootsrennen.
Packing list for Cambodia in May
- Luftige Kleidung aus Leinen oder Baumwolle
- Leichte Abendkleidung
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Regenjacke und wasserfeste Schuhe
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Cambodia?
- May is not an optimal month for Cambodia (Score: 66/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider January, February, March, November, and December.
- How warm is it in Cambodia in May?
- In May, Cambodia sees daily highs of 35°C. Nights cool to 26°C, with a daily average of 30°C.
- How much rain falls in Cambodia in May?
- In May, Cambodia receives an average of 119 mm of rain over 14 rain days. An umbrella may occasionally be needed.
- How many sunshine hours does Cambodia get in May?
- Cambodia averages 7 sunshine hours per day in May — close to the annual average.
