Normal weather for Cambodia in May
It's hot in May in Cambodia with an average temperature of 36°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 35°C to a high of 37°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 27°C and 28°C.
In May, there is an average of 132 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Cambodia. The average temperature of 36°C this month is uncomfortably hot, and there’s too much chance of rain.
Cambodia in May |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
36°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
37°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
35°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
132 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
16 days | 8 days | |
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Start of May
The month of May starts in Cambodia with hot temperatures, averaging around 37°C during the day and nights close to 28°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 36°C, with nights close to 28°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Cambodia will be around 36°C, with nights close to 27°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Temperature records
With 41°C, Cambodia hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 28°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 23°C to a high of 31°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Cambodia
This chart shows the average daily high temperatures in May in Cambodia, measured in degrees Celsius. The bottom of the chart shows the days of May. Based on historical data, it shows the average daily temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Cambodia
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Cambodia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 16 days of rain in Cambodia.
Daily UV Index in May in Cambodia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Cambodia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Cambodia Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Cambodia, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Cambodia Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Cambodia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Cambodia
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Average Weather in Cambodia by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cambodia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
