The month in detail
What to expect in May
In May, Battambang sees 93°F during the day with 5.7h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 41% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
May ranks 6 out of 12 months in Battambang. Compared to April: −2°F daytime, 15 pts more rainy days, −1.6h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
very humid
24°
Daylight
12.6h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 34
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Battambang is December (6.1/10), 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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Practical info
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 · 95°F
❄️Coolest monthNovember · 86°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘSeptember · 58%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location
Where is Battambang ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
CambodiaTropical climate with a 6.1 → 4.3 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
13.10°N · 103.20°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Battambang?
December is the best month with 86°F highs, 72°F lows, 7.8h of sunshine and 9.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Battambang get in December?
Battambang averages 7.8 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 Battambang?
May is the most unfavourable month with May has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Battambang in December?
In December, overnight lows reach 72°F, while afternoon highs average 86°F.
Is Battambang good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Battambang scores 5.6/10 on average — Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains December with a score of 5.9/10.
When should you avoid Battambang?
May is the most difficult month to visit Battambang, with May 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 Battambang in May?
The average UV index reaches 8 in May in Battambang (very high), with about 12.6h of daylight. Protection essential.