The month in detail
What to expect in May
In May, Cambodia sees 34°C during the day with 5.5h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 45% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
May ranks 7 out of 12 months in Cambodia. Compared to April: 23 pts more rainy days, −2.1h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
oppressive heat
24°
Daylight
12.6h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 37
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Cambodia is December (6.0/10), 1.4 pt higher than May.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Cambodia
🗣️LanguageKhmer
💶CurrencyRiel cambodgien (៛)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthMarch · 35°C
❄️Coolest monthSeptember · 31°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 74%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Other destinations in May
If May doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Cambodia ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
CambodiaTropical climate with a 6.0 → 4.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
12.57°N · 104.99°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Cambodia?
December is the best month with 31.0°C highs, 23.0°C lows, 8.0h of sunshine and 8.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Cambodia get in December?
Cambodia averages 8.0 sunshine hours per day in December. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.9/10.
What is the rainiest month in Cambodia?
September is the most unfavourable month with September has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Cambodia in December?
In December, overnight lows reach 23.0°C, while afternoon highs average 31.0°C.
Is Cambodia good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Cambodia scores 5.6/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains December with a score of 5.9/10.
When should you avoid Cambodia?
September is the most difficult month to visit Cambodia, with September has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Cambodia in May?
The average UV index reaches 8 in May in Cambodia (very high), with about 12.6h of daylight. Protection essential.