Cambodia · SpringMonth summary
Cambodia weather in May
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
26°C – 34°C
🌧 Rainy days
80% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Cambodia in May?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.
❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.
Our take: May brings a challenging climate (4.7/10). December offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Cambodia in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Cambodia. Temperatures rise (34°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 80% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 23°C | 32°C | 8% | 0.5 | 10.9h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ February | 24°C | 34°C | 9% | 0.7 | 11.1h | 7.5/10 |
| ☀️ March | 26°C | 35°C | 19% | 1.6 | 11.6h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 26°C | 35°C | 43% | 3.6 | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 26°C | 34°C | 80% | 6.3 | 10.3h | 4.7/10 |
| ⛅ June | 26°C | 33°C | 76% | 6.5 | 10.2h | 5.8/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 25°C | 32°C | 87% | 8.9 | 8.9h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 25°C | 32°C | 89% | 9.1 | 9.8h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 24°C | 31°C | 96% | 13.1 | 8.2h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 24°C | 31°C | 80% | 9.3 | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 24°C | 31°C | 45% | 4.5 | 10.9h | 7.4/10 |
| ☀️ December | 23°C | 31°C | 14% | 1.1 | 10.6h | 8.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Cambodia averages 34°C, 80% rainy days and 10.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.7/10.
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Comparison
May vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -66%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Cambodia in May
Is May a good time to visit Cambodia?
May is not recommended for Cambodia (score 4.7/10). With 80% rainy days and 10.3h of sunshine, consider December (8.2/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Cambodia in May?
Yes, 80% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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