What to expect in May
May ranks 9 out of 12 months in Phnom Penh. Compared to April: −2°C daytime, 35 pts more rainy days, −1.5h of sun per day.
What it's like in May
Is May the right month?
The best month in Phnom Penh is January (5.7/10), 1.4 pt higher than May.
Our verdict
Phnom Penh, Cambodian capital, holds the painful memory of the Khmer Rouge (1975-1979) who killed 1.7 million people. January-February are my favourite months (6.9/10): 23-33°C, 11-12% rain, dry season, acceptable humidity.
Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
🎟️ Activities & tours · Phnom Penh
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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
🌡️ Climate
🏝️ Tropical stay
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Where is Phnom Penh ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
Cambodia